Using bleach to kill ants is not a good idea. Not only is bleach toxic for humans, it can also be harmful to pets and plants. It can cause skin…Continue readingCan You Kill Ants With Bleach?
Using grits as a fire ant control method may sound like a good idea, but it actually hasn’t been proven effective. There are several reasons why. The best way to…Continue readingCan You Kill Ants With Grits?
Depending on the species, carpenter ants can be anywhere from 1/16″ to 1″ long. However, the size will vary within a colony. Typically, the largest ants, like the queen, are…Continue readingHow Small Can Carpenter Ants Be?
Almost all ant bites are harmless, but some may cause an allergic reaction. These can be severe and life-threatening. The first symptom of an ant bite is itching. If itching…Continue readingCan Ants Cause Hives?
During winter, pavement ants are common ants that can be found in driveways, sidewalks, and foundations of homes. They are also known as trailing ants. They are attracted to the…Continue readingCan Ants Eat Through Concrete?
Generally, ants are a harmless insect. But ants can get sick, just like humans. Ants are related to other insects, such as roaches and worms, and a number of them…Continue readingHow Can Ants Get Sick?
Whether ants can get diabetes is not fully understood. There are some studies that suggest the possibility, however, and others that say that insects cannot have the disease. Ants are…Continue readingCan Ants Get Diabetes?
Among the largest creatures on Earth, ants have a unique ability to live and work in groups. They are highly social creatures that perform many tasks for their colonies. They…Continue readingHow Can Ants Take Over the World?
Whether or not ants eat spicy food is not entirely certain. It depends on their diet. However, the main reason why ants are known to be spicy is the formic…Continue readingCan Ants Eat Spicy Food?
Whether you are looking for food or shelter, ants can find it. They are opportunistic feeders and will raid the trash for food, fats and proteins. Then they will carry…Continue readingHow Can Ants Eat Anything?
During the ant life cycle, there are four distinct stages that ants undergo. These include egg, larva, pupal and adult. These four stages are part of the complete metamorphosis. During…Continue readingHow Do Ants Go Through Metamorphosis?
Unlike humans, ants do not have a complicated nervous system. They do not even have eyelids. Instead, they sleep by pulling in their antennae. They may rest in a hole…Continue readingDo Ants Go to Sleep at Night?
Whether they are called plant lice or lacewings, aphids are a nuisance. Their eating habits weaken plants, making them easy targets for bacteria and viruses. If left unchecked, aphids can…Continue readingHow Do Ants Kill Aphids?
Among the many insects on Earth, ants have a special ability to see. Their simple eyes are used for navigating and to locate objects. The brain compares information from both…Continue readingHow Ants See the World
Several species of carpenter ants exist in the United States. Some species are large, and they can cause structural damage to buildings. Others are smaller and are not as destructive.…Continue readingHow Large Are Carpenter Ants?
Depending on the species, ants can vary in size from about a half centimeter to a half inch. But they all have one thing in common – a triangle of…Continue readingHow Small Are Ants?
Depending on the species, ants can live from a few months to almost three decades. The lifespan of an ant depends on its species, caste, living conditions and the role…Continue readingHow Old Can Ants Live?
During the spring, ants forage for food inside your home. You might see them crawling on your kitchen counters or on the floor. They may be looking for leftovers in…Continue readingHow Do Ants Come in Your House?
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