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How can I keep ants off my Japanese maple?

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Scatter Neudorff Ant Killer Granules around the base of the tree or place a non-drying adhesive Tree Band from Vitax around the stem to act as a barrier. Any ants trying to cross it will get caught on the band and eaten by birds.

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