How do you combat ants with Subpod?

How do you combat ants with Subpod?

​To avoid ants in your Subpod you will need to keep the Subpod moist.  The steps to keep Subpod moist are:
  1. Every time you add food scraps to Subpod, use the compost aerator to thoroughly mix with the worm bedding 
  2. Moisten dry carbon as you add it to Subpod
  3. Add additional water to the worm bedding to make sure it is moist to the touch
  4. Keep the worm blanket moist (you should be able to squeeze the worm blanket and no water drips out)

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