Little black ants on cucumber plants??

jeboo on 5/26/2010, 11:40 am

Yesterday I noticed what look like little black ants on my cucumber plants, especially in the blossoms. I don't know if they are damaging the plants or eating other bugs. I just sprayed BT for cabbage worms on Sunday. Any advice??

Retired Member 1 on 5/26/2010, 11:45 am

I always get ants in the squash blossoms. Haven't noticed them on the cukes. I just leave them be as they don't seem to do any damage. If I ended up with a large infestation, I'd treat, but otherwise I figure they have their rights as well.

Lavender Debs on 5/26/2010, 11:51 am

I am only guessing, but I bet they like the nectar.

**Chopper** on 5/26/2010, 12:24 pm

The only issue I have with ants is when they become aphid farmers. That can be destructive. However if it is a small population and only ants I would not worry about it.

camprn on 5/26/2010, 12:47 pm

Gathering nectar is my guess. flower

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