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8 Weird Things Ants Take Far Away From Their Nests

8 Weird Things Ants Take Far Away From Their Nests

Ants are famous for hauling fascinating things to their nests, but the stuff they take away? That’s where the weirdness really begins. These tiny...

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The 10 Weirdest Things Ants Carry To Their Nests

The 10 Weirdest Things Ants Carry To Their Nests

Ants might be tiny, but their taste in loot is as bold as their work ethic.These industrious insects will haul just about anything they find useful...

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8 Easy Ways To Kill A Queen Ant In Your House Or Yard

8 Easy Ways To Kill A Queen Ant In Your House Or Yard

If you see many ants in your house or yard over a period of time, then you probably have an ant nest in your home or on your property. This nest may...

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Why Ants Have Queens And How Many Are In A Nest (More Than You Think!)

Why Ants Have Queens And How Many Are In A Nest (More Than You Think!)

If you’ve got ants in your yard or home, you might be curious to know if these ants have a queen. Well, Each ant colony has at least one queen that...

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15 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Ants In A Car

15 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Ants In A Car

Are you finding ants crawling on the outside or inside your car? Tried to get rid of them but they keep coming back? Well, it helps to know why ants...

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Do Ants Die in Winter? Where Ants Go And What It Means If You See Ants On A Cold Day

Do Ants Die in Winter? Where Ants Go And What It Means If You See Ants On A Cold Day

Ants are cold-blooded insects that need the sun’s heat to keep them warm. So, what happens to ants in winter when the temperature drops? If you live...

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Wood-Eating Ants: Do They Exist And What Damage Do They Do?

Wood-Eating Ants: Do They Exist And What Damage Do They Do?

Some people wonder if ants will destroy their wooden deck or outdoor furniture, or even come into their home to eat the wood there. Well, it turns...

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Termite-Eating Ants: Will Ants Really Kill A Termite Colony For You?

Termite-Eating Ants: Will Ants Really Kill A Termite Colony For You?

You may have heard that ants will kill and eat any termites in your yard or house, taking care of a termite problem before you have to. But this...

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Aphid-Eating Ants: Are They Real Or Not?

Aphid-Eating Ants: Are They Real Or Not?

If you’re seeing ants and aphids on your plants or trees, you’re probably wondering if the ants are there to eat the aphids. Well… Ants farm and...

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These Ants Destroy Leaves (And What To Do About Them)

These Ants Destroy Leaves (And What To Do About Them)

If something has been eating the leaves on your plants and trees, you’re probably wondering if it’s ants in your yard. The truth is that… Ants do...

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What Ants Do With Food – A Tale of Honeypots And Regurgitation

What Ants Do With Food – A Tale of Honeypots And Regurgitation

If you’ve seen ants carrying food out of your house or across your yard, you might be wondering what they do with all the food they collect. I mean,...

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What Different Ants Eat In Your Home And Outside

What Different Ants Eat In Your Home And Outside

Ants are omnivores and opportunistic feeders, so they eat whatever they can find. In nature, ants eat honeydew from aphids, other insects, insect...

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