Could Ants Be Killing My Grass?

Ants live underground in hot, dry areas of the lawn. They do not feed on grass, but when numerous, they may damage the plants in several ways. The mounds of soil in their hills smother and kill grass plants. As the ants tunnel among grass roots, the soil may dry out, also killing the plants.

Are ants harmful to lawns?

Ants do little direct damage to plants, except by disturbing soil around plant roots and depositing it on the surface during their nest building activities. This can be a nuisance on lawns and where low-growing plants are being buried by excavated soil. They may also disturb plant roots in pots and containers.

How do I stop ants from killing my grass?