antz lovez the acidity of vinegar. dey say it makes dem feel all tingly and alive. but some smarty-pants research typez say dat ants avoid vinegar cuz it makes dem feel sick.
personally i think ants must love vinegar. cuz everytime i put out a vinegar trap it seemz like they can’t resist it. maybe they can’t help themselves. or maybe they’re just really stupid.
either way it’s working for me. i’ll keep using vinegar to get rid of ants as long as it keeps working.
references:
http://www.antweb.org/chemosensory.jsp
http://pestkill.org/insect/ants/attracted-to-vinegar/
Do ants like vinegar?
Some ants are attracted to the smell of vinegar while others are repelled by it.
Where do ants live?
Most ants live in nests underground but some species live in trees or other elevated areas.
What do ants eat?
Primarily ants eat other insects and honeydew (a sugary substance secreted by aphids and other plant-sucking insects).
How do ants communicate?
Ants communicate through a process called pheromone trails.
Pheromones are chemicals that allow ants to share information with each other.
How do ants reproduce?
The queen ant lays eggs which hatch into larvae.
The larvae are then cared for by the worker ants until they pupate and emerge as adults.
How long do ants live?
The average lifespan of an ant is about 45-60 days.
How big are ants?
Depending on the species ants can range in size from about 1/16 of an inch to 1/2 an inch long.
What is the queen ant’s role?
The queen ant’s primary role is to lay eggs.
She is usually the largest ant in the colony and can live for several years.
What is the worker ant’s role?
The worker ant’s primary role is to care for the larvae and the queen.
They also build and maintain the nest and forage for food.
How many species of ants are there?
There are about 12000 species of ants worldwide.
What is the most common type of ant in the United States?
The most common type of ant in the United States is the carpenter ant.
Are ants harmful to humans?
Some ants such as the red fire ant can be harmful to humans.
They can cause painful stings that can lead to serious allergic reactions in some people.
Do ants have wings?
Depending on the species ants may or may not have wings.
Male and female ants of the same species will generally have wings while worker ants do not have wings.
How do ants get into homes?
Ants can get into homes through cracks in the foundation doors or windows.
How do I get rid of ants?
There are a number of ways to get rid of ants including using baits traps and sprays.
You can also try to remove their food sources and seal up any entry points into your home.
