Besides being a pest, velvet ants are also parasitic on other insects. Velvet ants parasitize ground nesting beetles, wasps, and flies. They eat nectar from flowers and feed on the…Continue readingWhere Do Velvet Ants Live?
Whether ants are active at night or not depends on the species. A few ant species like Pharoah and black carpenter ants are active at night, while others like Harvester…Continue readingAre Ants Active at Night?
Using bleach to kill ants is not something to be taken lightly. It can burn a person’s lungs if inhaled enough and will leave noticeable stains on towels and clothing.…Continue readingCan I Kill Ants With Bleach?
Often you may hear the question, “Do peonies need ants to bloom?” This is not true. Ants do not help the buds to open and there is no need for…Continue readingDo Peonies Need Ants to Bloom?
Keeping an eye out for ants and trees is important, especially if you have young trees or live in an area that is susceptible to ant infestation. However, it is…Continue readingCan Ants Kill a Tree?
Getting rid of ants is not easy, but there are a few ways to help. If you have an ant infestation, you can try to prevent them from entering your…Continue readingHow Can I Get Rid of Ants?
Using ants as the main food source for your Venus fly trap is not necessary, but it can be helpful to test your trap’s effectiveness. Ants are quick and can…Continue readingCan Venus Fly Traps Eat Ants?
Generally, ants don’t bite you unless you’re in danger. However, a person who is allergic to ants is more likely to get bitten by them. Ant bites can be painful…Continue readingWhy Do Ants Bite You?
Depending on the species, ants may be active at any time during the day, but some ants are strictly nocturnal. Nocturnal ants can also find food at night and build…Continue readingHow Do Ants Come Out at Night?
Unlike mosquitoes, ants do not need large puddles of water to survive. They obtain moisture through food. Ants also regurgitate food and water. Generally, ants are able to live without…Continue readingDo Ants Need Water?
Several species of ants are smaller than humans. They can also be larger than other insects. They are able to access food, seeds, and other items that other animals can’t…Continue readingHow Tall Are Ants?
Depending on the species of carpenter ants, they can live for up to six or twelve weeks. They are not very visible indoors, though they can be found in the…Continue readingHow Long Do Carpenter Ants Live?
‘When the ants go marching in’ is a children’s song that teaches counting, math, and rhyming. It is a simple song that is very catchy. It is based on the…Continue readingWhen the Ants Go Marching In
Despite their small size, ants can carry a lot of weight. This is due to the fact that they have strong muscles. They also have an impressive mechanical system. They…Continue readingWhy Are Ants So Strong?
Whether you are planning on starting a science experiment or simply want to learn more about the world of ants, you will want to know why do ants like sugar.…Continue readingWhy Do Ants Like Sugar?
Whether you’re looking to kill ants in your house or outside, there are a number of ways to do so. These include chemical pest control treatments, alternative tactics and using…Continue readingWill Salt Kill Ants?
Using boric acid to kill ants can be a great way to control an ant problem. However, boric acid is poisonous and should be handled with extreme care. Boric acid…Continue readingBoric Acid to Kill Ants
Among the largest ant colonies are those of the Argentine ant. These ants have spread across the world, from the Atlantic coast of Spain to the south of France. These…Continue readingHow Big Can Ants Get?
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