What You Should Know About Ants and Food
The time is upon us again โ barbeques , Munchies , Pool Parties , Picnics , Munchies! Hmm think I said that already? And the one downside of all the fun โ ANTS!
- There are more than 12,000 species ofย antsย all over the world.
- Anย antย can lift 20 times its own body weight
- Queenย antsย can live for many years and have millions of babies!
- Theyย have no ears
- Whenย antsย fight, its to the death
โฆ But lets take a look at the top foods Ants are very attracted to :
Foods That attract Ants :
ANYTHING SWEET โ Ants definitely have a โsweet toothโ They adore a good taste of Syrup , Sweets , Honey , sweet pastries and of course they need to wash down their meals with any form of sweet drink โ So pretty much anything with a high sugar content โ Ants will love . So always clean up after feasting on your favourite sweet
GREASY FOODS โ A good McDโs burger is not only attracted to humans ! Some ants prefer protein-base foods that are high in fats or grease. You are so likely to see ants feasting on left-over fast-food pieces. Like humans and most other living species โ Ants need protein to grow . So, any meaty or oily food should be stored or discarded properly if not finished.
OTHER INSECTS & ANIMALS โ Ants also find protein in carcasses of other insects or animals .
DAMP FOODS โ Ants are drawn to moisture โ that is why you will most likely find them rummaging through your garbage bin or kitchen spills โ so always keep clean and tidy up after cooking
FUNGUS: Some Ants are attracted to leaf clutter and will eat their own fungi โ This is why your garden will be full of Ants โ itโs the perfect environment for types of Fungi!
That is basically any type of food โ These guys are not picky Eaters!
How do I get rid of Ants?
- Hand soap
- Pepper
- Peppermint
- White vinegar
- Boiling water
- โฆ To name a fewโฆ
If you have an issue with ants, give us a call at Sydneys Best Pest Control and one of our skilled pest control technicians can clear these critters in a heartbeat!
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