Where Can I Buy Ants in South Africa?
WouterWhether you live in South Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia, you can buy ants from a number of different sources. Ants are invertebrates that eat insects, dead or live. Some ants live in colonies with multiple queens. Others live in colonies with only one queen.
Ants are mainly nocturnal, but some species are active during the day. They will feed on dead or live insects, fruit and cereals. They will also spray acid to deter predators.
Ants have several different subfamilies. The largest subfamily is the Myrmicinae. These include Harvester ants. They have proteinaceous venom that contains high levels of phospholipase A and B, hyaluronidase, and barbatolysin. They also have high levels of histamines.
There are over 2,000 species of ants in Africa. These include Lasius niger (black garden ant) and Formica fusca (African field ant). Formica fusca ants are found in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. They are a hardy species that form small colonies that can live up to 15 years. These ants may also attack workers.
Other species of ants include the Argentine ant. They are a major pest in agriculture. They are also found in urban areas. These ants are brightly colored and have strong mandibles. They follow well defined trails around food sources. They can cause painful stings.
In addition to these ants, you can also find a variety of species in the Karoo. These ants are mainly known for eating the larvae of the African sugarcane borer.
