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Ants in the Garden: Harmful or Beneficial?

Ants in the Garden: Harmful or Beneficial?

Update: 2024-08-071
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We don't want them in the house, but can we trust ants around our plants? Do we need to step in and do something, or might they be beneficial in the garden?

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