luudee Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have a bunch of Fox palms on my property, and just planted a few young trees ... We always have lots of ants here, but now I noticed them taking over the Fox trees. They are building some kind of a white stuff on the bottom of the branches. Is that some sort of a nest ? Besides of being slightly annoying (these ants don't seem to bite), are they harming the trees by invading them ? Or are they good for the trees ? Attached are a few pics, any constructive feedback appreciated ... Thanks, rudi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I think what you have here is Mealy bugs (the white stuff), and the ants are eating that... so nature doing its "natural" thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luudee Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks samuijimmy ! I looked at the original pics and blew them up more, and am still not quite sure. Will investigate further. FYI, Wiki also says the ants protect those bugs, and don't eat them ... rudi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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