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Thomassio
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I lifted a piece of old roof felt from the floor of my chilli greenhouse thing today, which is in there to hold the heat. Under was the biggest ants nest I have ever seen yike*
The ducks eat all the eggs but they will still be in there. I have read that they can farm aphids for their own food. Should I be getting rod of them ASAP or are they likely to keep aphids in check by eating them. No aphids visible at the moment by the way.

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The problem is they get into plant roots and loosen them ,had an invasion in the greenhouse but they dont like damp conditions ,so plenty water )t'
A leek in the hand,is worth 2 in the roof.

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Thanks Bill, better keep on top of them then.
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