Ants do pollinate, and there are some wildflowers that rely on them for this job, however, in most cases, they are less important pollinators than other insects such as bees, hoverflies and butterflies. What is a pollinator? A pollinator is…
Ants have not been documented undertaking large-scale migrations, though they may move between nest sites or live a roaming lifestyle. Instead, they have found other methods for surviving without migration. What is migration? Across the world, many different species migrate,…
There are around 12,000 species across the world, with a wide range of diets. Some ants are very specific in what they will feed on, while others will eat whatever foods they can come across. Depending on the species, ants…
Like all living things, ants can get sick. This can occur through a number of means, such as bacteria, viruses or parasites. A tough life We often paint ants as super beings, able to survive even the toughest conditions. Yet,…
There are a range of smells that ants avoid, such as citrus, lavender and mint. These plants have developed these chemicals in order to put off insects that might otherwise feed on them. How do ants smell? If you look…
Ants do poop, though their excrement is usually referred to as frass, and is generally dry and powdery. However, they do not urinate, instead, removing the moisture from their urea to create uric acid, which is excreted as a solid…
