Ants in the compost bin

[pinkkitty]

We've recently started composting, but now a colony of ants has taken up residence in our compost bin. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? am new to composting so have no idea. My sister in law suggested killing them off using artificial sweetner, but that seems really mean! any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Clanad]

Ants are the least of your insect neighbors harbored in a healthy compost bin or heap. It get's really creepy crawly as time goes on... some times a healthy compost can look like the whole thing is about to walk off... but don't fear... it's a good thing...

[Mr.Nose]

my llama eats the ants.my compost heap is too acidic for the anty goodness.

[pinkkitty]

you have a Llama? how cool!