Hi Linda, I would agree with Jane McGary when it comes to this subject (being an entomology minor in college). Ant that live in a city environment often are invasives (e.g. black ants, fireants, and argentine ants). These cause at least nuisance and at worst dramatic environmental problems. However, in the garden I have not seen them eating any plant material that is not high in protein (as in seed arils) or saccharine (fruits and nectar). I think you may have issue with some other critters other than ants. I'll leave this thread with the reflection of life's work E. O. Wilson in ants and how they form the foundation of this planet's food web and ecological check and balances that keeps life in order. If anyone is interested, I highly recommend checking out one of his books at a local library. They are all fantastic works. Nhu Berkeley, CA On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Linda Foulis <lmf@beautifulblooms.ab.ca>wrote: > Have any of you had problems with or experienced ants eating your bulbs? -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/xerantheum/