Having ants in your house is not a pleasant experience. However, there are ways to get rid of them. Generally, ants are not dangerous to humans. But there are some…Continue readingHow to Get Rid of Ants in Your Home
Considering the fact that ants can carry bacteria and pathogens on their bodies, why do they not get sick? The answer is that ants have a very efficient immune system…Continue readingWhy Ants Don’t Get Sick
Unlike humans, ants are very good at keeping disease at bay. They have developed elaborate ways of doing this. One way they do this is by grooming each other. Another…Continue readingWhy Can’t Ants Get Sick?
Having a small mass, a hard outer shell, and a sturdy exoskeleton, ants can survive a fall from any height. Even a falling from the Empire State Building would not…Continue readingWhy Can’t Ants Die From Falling?
Using chalk to keep ants out of your home can work. However, it’s not a permanent solution and ants will find another way to get into your house. The best…Continue readingWhy Can’t Ants Cross Chalk?
Whether you are interested in ants as pets, or are just curious about their biology, it is important to understand the role a queen plays in an ant colony. Without…Continue readingWhy Can’t Ants Live Without a Queen?
Among the questions that have been raised about ants is why can’t ants walk over ink? Ants do not have good vision so they can’t see through ink. Ants also…Continue readingWhy Can’t Ants Walk Over Ink?
Whether you live in the woods or in an urban setting, ants are an interesting species to study. Ants have unique biological impulses and highly developed systems for survival. Using…Continue readingWhy Can’t Ants Live in Antarctica?
Despite their size, ants are capable of swimming. They use their legs for propulsion and to steer. These legs also act as a stabilizing mechanism. They also use scent trails…Continue readingWhy Can’t Ants Swim?
Having a small body mass allows ants to carry heavy loads. In fact, leafcutter ants can lift up to 50 times their body weight with their jaws and teeth. Ants…Continue readingWhy Can Ants Lift So Much?
ants are amazing insects that have the ability to climb almost any surface. They can climb on metal, glass, walls, staircases, even on liquids. They have a very unique combination…Continue readingWhy Can Ants Walk on Walls?
Among the many intriguing aspects of the ant is their ability to carry dead ants. They have no eyes or ears, but they have a great sense of smell. They…Continue readingWhy Does An Ant Carry Dead Ants?
Whether or not an ant has wings depends on the species. Some ants have wings, but most do not. If ants have wings, it is because they are either male…Continue readingWhy Does an Ant Have Wings?
Generally, ants bite us when we are threatened. However, not all species of ants are aggressive. Some, such as carpenter ants, may bite us to defend themselves. Depending on the…Continue readingWhy Does Ants Bite Us?
During a recent experiment, researchers at Vanderbilt University discovered that ants have an incredible sense of smell. They have four to five times more odor receptors than most other insects.…Continue readingWhy Does Ants Smell?
Among the many insects that are attracted to sugar are the Crazy ants, Pavement ants, and Odorous house ants. Sugar is a dense, calorie-dense food source that provides ants with…Continue readingWhy Do Ants Like Sugar?
ants greet each other a lot. Typically ants will bump into each other to pick up scent and taste food. Some ants will also make sounds to attract potential mates.…Continue readingWhy Does Ants Greet Each Other?
Having ants in your home can be an aggravating experience. Not only do they make you feel uncomfortable, they can also cause health problems. Ants are often attracted to places…Continue readingWhy Does Ants Come in the House?
ants in your house can be an annoying problem. You may see ants crawling all over your kitchen counters or even on the floor. Ants are tiny creatures and can…Continue readingWhy Are There Ants in My House?
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