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Ant colony in sourced plant from grower

Hello All, 

What would you do if you got a plant from a grower directly to be planted and you are on the site when you lift out from the container discover there is an ant colony with lot of eggs living there happily...

The plant would go in a family garden.... and the plant itself cost more than £100.oo 3552760022?profile=RESIZE_710x

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    • Thank you for your advice, I have thought the same ... however it would cost me extra £100s as delivery, labour work etc. 

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    Most plants with ant nests in the suffer in some way shape or form and you dont want to introduce pests into a customers garden, I would get it replaced.

    • Thank you Dave, yes  you are right, that was my concern if I move all this little ants in the garden, however the grower kindly offered a £10 for buying ''ant powder'' and suggested to pour it over the roots...

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        • I have offered to replace the plant for a £120 +vat delivery charge and the plant should look the same as we got at the first time... 

          It really surprised me as I am in tade more than 10 years, never had any problem with growers. rather we built and maintain a solid business relationships. 

          Anyway.

          John,  I appriciate your time and responses! Thank you 

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