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_MrsC_
06-15-2009, 11:02 AM
I have an almost full 10 pound bag of sugar that I found ants in. Can I compost it or should it just go in the trash?
Justicedog
06-15-2009, 12:01 PM
http://everything2.com/node/809822

it seems maybe you're supposed to put sugar in it
StillSingingMom
06-15-2009, 12:08 PM
I'd guess you can compost it, but if your pile is not active enough to be nice and hot, you'll have ants in the compost for a while.
_MrsC_
06-15-2009, 12:33 PM
Maybe it'll keep the ants out of the kitchen...
Maret00
06-15-2009, 01:39 PM
I think it would just bring new ones. I would dump it but I cant stand ants!
JudyJudyJudy
06-15-2009, 03:59 PM
I wouldn't.
QuiltyConscience
06-16-2009, 12:17 AM
Is it bad to have ants in the compost pile?
Givebac
06-16-2009, 08:28 AM
If you have an ant probem maybe you could use the ruined sugar to make ant poison.
MMof5
06-16-2009, 08:57 AM
Sift the sugar to get the ants out. Then cook up a sugary syrup with sugar and water. Then dillute the syrup and pour it around some of your plants.
SerialMom
06-16-2009, 01:14 PM
Sift the sugar to get the ants out. Then cook up a sugary syrup with sugar and water. Then dillute the syrup and pour it around some of your plants.


Nah, just cook the ants too. It will save time. :)