Why Do Ants Mob Sunflowers? - Reason Why & Simple Solution

We probably look the same from orbit but this is disgusting if impresive for the symbiosis ... limited, of course, to the ants that benefit from the secreted honeydew. As far as the host plant is concerned, it's like having hundreds of vampires latched on your veins. Fortunately no insecticides are needed. Once removed, it has been advised to place cinnamon or peppermint around base to dissuade return (yet to try).