Ants!!

After giving my bees some more water today I noticed that there are several ants inside and outside the hive. After a quick look under the roof i can see that the ants are clearing up the remainder of the candy that the bees have left. Should I be worried? will the damage the bees? How do I go about eradicating them and not damaging the hive? Any advice greatly received please. This is only my second year at bee keeping.

 

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stand the feet of your hive i four shallow tabacco tins fill the tins with an obnoxious liquid the little devils can't wade through that will stop them raiding your hive. grease will do it the stuff you use on the car will surfice