Myths about ants you should not believe

Hey there! So let’s discuss some common myths of ants and debunk them in an entertaining way:

1. Ants and Clean Homes

You may assume ants only come around when your house is cluttered and dirty, but it’s important to know that these tiny insects are excellent sniffers! Even the tidiest places can get ants; they’re just that good at sniffing out the minutest dirty pebble of food.

2. Cinnamon and Lemon Mix

Although it’s true that ants don’t like the smells of cinnamon and lemon, a simple dab at your door may not prevent them from entering for good. These clever insects will probably figure out another way in they’re quite the explorers.

3. Boiling Water Trick

Pouring boiling water on ants and into their mounds seems simple, but it is dangerous and not very effective. The ants it will only affect bugs on the surface level and to be honest, is not even the safest method for you or your garden.

4. Oatmeal Theory

Old wives’ tales claim oatmeal can expand in ants’ guts and cause them to explode. Sounds dramatic, right? Ants, however, are a long way ahead  they do prefiltration at an earlier stage, in a specialized pouch that prevents any harmful bits from entering the digesting gut.

5. Vinegar for Ant Control

Vinegar seems like a convenient repellent, but it’s not long-term. Ants may be thrown off temporarily, but these tenacious little dudes will find another route to their treats in no time.

6. Carpenter Ants and Wood

Carpenter ants are easily mistaken for their wood-eating relatives, termites. N$t^pills while carpenter ants do tunnel into wood, producing sawdust as they go, they don’t eat it. Just freeing up space to maneuver.

7. Chalk Lines

For ants, drawing lines with chalk can feel like a magic barrier. It only temporarily masks their scent trails. Give them a little time, they’ll find a work-around or just walk right over it.

8. Club Soda Method

Certain people believe that club soda could kill ants owing to its carbon dioxide content. There’s a sliver of truth in this statement, but lots more carbon dioxide would be needed to create a meaningful impact.

9. Termites vs. Ants

Some people believe termites and ants will not cohabitate. While their territorial nature does lead them to largely avoid each other’s company, it’s not unusual to find both at different locations around your home termites in the woodwork and ants in the kitchen!

10. The Lone Ant Myth

You might not be alarmed by the presence of just one ant, but these scouts lay down invisible paths leading back to food for their pals to follow. So, an ant can signal that others may be following.

If you think you’re dealing with an ant invasion, it may be wise to call in the experts.They can help determine what’s going on and keep your home ant-free

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