Ants On Lemon Tree

Ants On Lemon Tree. ANTS IN CITRUS TREES If you have ants in a citrus tree, you probably have scale insects too Look closely at the undersides of the leaves for tiny white, green, or black insects (aphids) or small brown bumps that don't move (scale insects). However, the sap-sucking insects that secret the honeydew that attracts the ants, can be a problem

Look closely at the undersides of the leaves for tiny white, green, or black insects (aphids) or small brown bumps that don't move (scale insects). An infestation of ants on your lemon tree can cause a host of various problems

Lemon ant Lasius brevicornis

These insects feed on the sap of lemon tree leaves and excrete a sugary substance that ants find irresistible Insects such as aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and whiteflies will puncture the cells of lemon trees' young leaves and fragile tips in order to extract the nutrient-rich liquid contents that are contained within. Although ants are an important part of the ecosystem, ants' presence could spell disaster for your lemon tree

Ants all over lemon tree, what can I do and is the tree dying? r/Horticulture. To prevent the return of ants on your lemon tree, here are a few handy tips However, the sap-sucking insects that secret the honeydew that attracts the ants, can be a problem

Ants on citrus tree stock photo. Image of tree, orchard 123966204. Although ants are an important part of the ecosystem, ants' presence could spell disaster for your lemon tree Sprinkle Cream of Wheat cereal all around the base of your lemon tree