Common Plant Pests
Ant
Characteristics
Some ants are important enemies of insect Pests and Diseases.
However, some ant species cause trouble in the garden and
orchard. The most common problem is with ants that feed
on honeydew, a sugary sap produced by insects such as aphids,
whiteflies, mealybugs, and soft scales.
Ants may protect their honeydew supply by driving away these
insects' natural enemies. A column of ants marching up and
down a tree trunk usually means an infestation by honeydew
feeders.
Remedies
Sticky barrier
Hosts
Birch
Fruit trees
Maple
Vegetables