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Ants and peonies go together.
Every year in early Summer I look forward to seeing my Peonies bloom.

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If you like Peonies you have to except the ants too.
The Ants absolutely love the sweet nectar from the buds.

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The ants are not harmful to plant or flowers.
Great relief because
I don't and won't use any insecticides or pesticides at all in my gardens.

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I always do a close inspection after I pick a few to bring inside to put in a vase but I always seem to overlook a couple sneaky hidden ones.
It is what it is...😊🤷‍♀️🐜..

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I love nature, gardening and beautiful flowers.
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@annephilbrick
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Bang, I did it again... I just rehived your post!
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Hello, @annephilbrick they are just as beautiful before they open. Do you have aphids? We have them and the ants farm them, they like to eat the aphids poo, when they fall off, the ants will pick them up and carry them back up the plant. I use the water hose to shoot them off but it only helps for a small bit.

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Hello..!!
@myjob
Thank You.!
I truly hope all is well with you...💕...!!!!
I do have aphids..😖.
The ants can be beneficial insects...🐜🐜.
When the Peonies are fully flowered the ant activity is less.
My pink peonies are flowering now but my white ones will be soon.
They are my favorite and they have a little pink in them too.

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