Ants eating my flowers

[lovemyorchids35]

again everyone. Hoping someone could help me with my ant problems. Well I think it ants I have 3 orchids currently in flower and something is eating the flowers. I noticed that ants are crawling up the stem and after closer inspection of the pots I see ants in them. They dont seem to me making house in my ferns just my orchids. I am new to orchid growing and these are my first flowers so its disappointing to go out every morning and see this. Its seems to be getting worse. I have not used ant dust or such yet because Im worried my plants will die. What else can I use before my next lot of flowers open.

[Gin]

Ants don't eat the blooms it is another type of bug doing it the ants are after the leavings of the bugs , might be thrips or maybe aphids or another type . I would spray the plants with a bug killer, if safe for Roses usually ok for Orchids . If you can't get any where you are can try soapy water , or 3% alcohol or Listerine/Generic mouth wash the plain kind not the mint . After spraying keep in the shade until dry . Hope this helps a little .. Gin