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Ants eat a variety of things. They will eat a variety of insects that they either capture or dead insects that they find. They also like to eat honey dew and nectar. Even though they are ants, they still need to have a good balance of carbohydrates and protein. Protein is really important to the queen in order for her to make eggs and the larvae to grow. Ants protect and care for honeydew-producing insects which includes but not limit to: aphids, soft scales, whiteflies, and mealy bugs ("Ants Pest of Homes").

Many of the ant species live in the soil. There are different types of ants, such as carpenter ants that live in the wood. Other ants live inside plants, acorns, and twigs. The most common places for ants to have their nests is in the dirt or next to: buildings, along sidewalks, trees, plants, and other insect nests.



Ants are really sociable ("Ants Information"). They have behaviors that relate to humans. There are different types of ants that will take care of the different stages of ants and they communicate to each other by telling each other where the food is and giving directions!

If you have attractive food sources or any areas of moisture, you may want to inspect for ants, as there is a good chance that they could be in the general area. Ants are also known for invading kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and bedrooms. Great places to inspect for any signs of ant would be under sinks, in cupboards, along pipes, and along electrical wires. The reason why a lot of ants will enter building and homes are because they are seeking water and food, as well as warmth and shelter. Inside homes and buildings, household ants like to feed on any type of food that contains: sugar,syrup, honey, fruit juice, fats and meats ("Ants Pest of Homes").

Ants bite with their pincerlike jaws. There are a few different type of ants that either bite agressively or actually sting.



To keep ants out of your home and place of work, here is some advice:

- Caulk any cracks and crevices around the foundations that provide any entry from entering from the outside ("Ants Pest of Homes").

-Store any attractive food in a closed container that has no residues on the outside that will attract ants. Some of the food items that ants are attractive to are: sugar, syrup, honey, and pet food("Ants Pest of Homes").

- Any plants outside many have an outdoor nest near them. For best results, avoid planting tree's, and shrubs next to building, and if you do, you want to make sure you manage it so it does not get out of hand ("Ants Pest of Homes").