Question of the Week: Ants on Trees!

Q: There are a ton of ants around my fruit tree! How can I get rid of them?

A: The first thing you are going to want to do is pick up the fallen fruit. This attracts a ton of insects. Some ways to get rid of ants around your tree are to put ant bait traps out, spread diatomaceous earth around the tree, and consider using an insecticide intended for use on fruit trees.

Good luck!