Acrobat ants get their name from their tendency to acrobatically raise their abdomen over their heads when they sense danger. Their abdomen is heart-shaped when you look at them from above (areal view). Acrobat ants … Read more
Cornstarch kills adult ants because they cannot digest solid food. However, it will not eliminate ants at their larvae stage because they can digest it. Cornstarch alone does not have a sweet taste that can … Read more
A study in the rural parts of South America shows that kids ask if they can keep those ants as pets. This is because children get easily attracted to leafcutter ants due to their backs bearing large … Read more
Little small ants in the hose are common in the kitchen. This is because they come into the house to look for food while hiding under the warm kitchen cupboards or appliances. If the house … Read more
Also known as house ants, they are called pavement ants because they have a habit of nesting under pavement slabs, foundations, lawns, stones, and debris. Pavement ants found in the house are always looking for food and … Read more
Ants will only stay in your car if they can find food. Their constant presence is a clear indication that they have something to eat. Find out why they are attracted to your car by … Read more
The biological name of a venus flytrap plant is Dionaea muscipula. It is a carnivorous plant that is native to the subtropical wetlands. This plant gathers its nutrients like other plants from the soil and the environment. Since … Read more
What do drain flies look like? Drain flies are small insects that have tan or light gray bodies. They have a fuzzy appearance due to the long hairs on them. Their wings are folded to cover … Read more
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Whiteflies attack different plant varieties and that is how they are classified. Common species include the ficus, spiraling, and hibiscus whitefly among others that are listed below. Whiteflies are tiny V-shaped insects with white wings. Adult whitefly is about 0.15-0.2 … Read more
As much as fruit flies are harmless to plants, they are dangerous to humans because they depend on decaying matter for survival. This makes them a threat to humans and pets since they can easily … Read more