Ants might be as small as 2mm but they are still very strong. Comparable to the size of their body ants turn out to be some of the strongest insects in the world. A small ant can lift weight equivalent to 100 times their body weight which makes them very strong. Ants are also athletic….
Fire ants and Carpenter ants can sometimes be found in a chicken coop. This poses a health risk for chickens as they can be attacked and bitten by certain types of ants. Eliminating ants from a chicken coop requires constant attention as they can easily return in the right conditions. Food is one of the…
Ants are some of the most common insects in a vegetable garden. Their role in vegetable gardens is a mix of positive and negative impacts. Getting rid of them can be complicated, especially since they are likely to return. You can eliminate ants from a vegetable garden by using natural sprays such as those with…
Getting rid of ants is a priority even if you only see a few of them in the house. Having pets complicates things like pesticides and many other chemicals that can be harmful to their health. Cats, dogs, parrots, guinea pigs, and other pets are all at risk when using potent insecticides against pets. You…
Is your home under the invasion of ants, and you don’t know what to do? Ants usually enter indoors in search of their nesting habitat or food. Unfortunately, even tiny food crumbs attract them, and at times you might see ants crawling in a line on your dining table for no apparent reason. Thankfully, there…
Since ants can live in most places: gardens, decking, balconies, patios, amongst shrubs and plants, and even in cracks and holes in the wall or the foundations of your house. They are always close by, if not already inside your home. Since they live in large colonies, if you spot one ant it’s likely you…
If you live in a warm and humid climate, chances are good that every once in a while, you’ll encounter some “unwelcome swimmers” – ants – floating around your pool. The first step is to identify the type of ant that has infested your water, and then investigate the reason why they have been attracted…
Ants can easily make their way into the kitchen through the smallest of openings if they get attracted to foods or an environment that is appealing to their way of living. This can lead to several health and hygiene risks, particularly if the ants manage to come into contact with the food. Once the ants…
It can be easy to think that killing ants will get rid of them once and for all. Ideally, this is what should happen. However, whenever you kill ants in your kitchen or other parts of the house, it is quite likely that these dead ants will end up attracting more ants near them. Why…
There are several effective tactics and sources that you can use to kill ants that might be present in different parts of your house. Usually, setting baits or traps can be one of the best ways in which you can get rid of ants from your house. In particular, targeting the entire colony can be…
It can sound quite off-putting whenever you think about eating ants, especially if they get into your food unknowingly. But what happens if you eat ants? Will you fall sick? Eating ants is actually not a huge problem. In fact, there are several parts of the world in which people consume ants without facing much…
Leafcutter ants are becoming an increasingly common problem in residential areas, particularly in the southern United States. They can become pests in agricultural settings such as farms but also be found in yards, gardens, and even our homes. To get rid of leaf cutter ants, the most successful method is to apply insecticides around and…
Ants are most often seen in locations close to warm and wet places, inside kitchens, outhouses, and in your garden. They are frequently drawn to your property due to uncleanliness, in search of more nutritious food sources, or improved environmental circumstances. A very attractive place that ants are drawn to is your bathroom, which is…
Ants only need the smallest of openings to make their way into your house, especially if you have any kind of food lying around. Ants are determined creatures and will do almost anything to get to a tasty treat like dog food. When it comes to dog food, the chances of them getting attracted to…
There are several pest control methods available commercially to eliminate ant infestations. However, the majority of them include hazardous chemicals that may be harmful to your children’s and pet’s health. Because of their ant-repellent properties, essential oils are increasingly popular natural solutions. They’re one of the most effective organic and non-toxic ways to keep ants…
Ants enjoy making their home in places that are warm and dark, such as electrical appliances. They can potentially do significant damage to these appliances which can be quite frustrating. Therefore, it’s critical to take some steps to get the infestation under control and protect your electronic equipment. We’ll help you learn to eliminate ants…
Ants are tiny insects that can very quickly become a menace. If left unchecked, they can form colonies and cause extensive structural and economic damage. They can come into your home through various spaces such as doors, windows, and cracks. Typically, you’ll find them trying to get in when it’s rainy out. And when they…
Ants, whether they are stealing crumbs from your kitchen, chomping through the plants in your garden, bothering you at a picnic, or anything else, can be more than a minor nuisance. They can end up being a major irritation. While it’s true that they do have a very valuable role in nature, this is a…
Ants are nuisance pests that can infest indoor areas by getting through small cracks and openings, or they may move indoors looking for a place to nest. Almost always, where there’s one, there’s more. You’ll typically find rows of ants or large gatherings in one area. If you leave them alone, they can end up…
If you are dealing with an ant infestation, you may be wondering if there is anything that is a natural predator for these irritating creatures. There are a number of different insects and animals that eat ants for food. Some of them you might already have in your home. Others may be wild animals that you…