Something about ants;
Ants appeared on the site. At first glance, they seem to be harmless creatures. However, they can bring both benefit to the site and also cause harm. Many people can say that if ants appear on the site, then this is already a problem. And no longer correctable Is this true? Let’s look at this question. On the one hand, we can say with confidence that the presence of ants on the site is an excellent indicator. Because this is an indicator of excellent soil on your site. Ants will never exist in poor soil.
This is very interesting;
lf of all insects on the planet are ants. The fact is that the queen ant is a very prolific insect. She is capable of laying up to half a million eggs Ants have an excellent sense of smell. With its help, they identify their own and other people’s visitors. They also use their sense of smell to find food for themselves. Worker ants live for 3-5 years. But the uterus can live up to 20 years.
What harm can ants cause?
Why don’t gardeners really like ants? The
main reason is that they spread aphids to fruit trees and shrubs. Pest Why does this happen?! The fact is that aphids se
crete sweet honeydew. Which she secretes from drinking tree sap. When there are a lot of aphids on plants, the plantings cannot withstand such a load. They begin to get sick, their strength runs out and they die. Ants can also feed on strawberries, flowers, fruits and even vegetables. In addition, ants carry infectious diseases. They multiply very quickly and reach huge colonies. For this reason, soil acidification occurs, which in turn has a very negative effect on plantings.
Whatbendo ants bring? efits
Despite the harm that ants bring to the site, they undoubtedly also bring some benefit. By creating their communication passages in the ground, they thereby mix the soil. As a result, plant roots are saturated with oxygen. This increases the rate of decomposition of plant residues. And this leads to the enrichment of the soil with nutrients. The biggest advantage of ants is that ants destroy a huge number of caterpillars, larvae and other harmful insects on the site.
How to deal with ants;
In practice, there are a very large number of drugs to control insects. They are based on bait. The most common drugs of which are;
Muratox is a broad-spectrum drug (ants, fleas, mosquito larvae). Available in ampoules. Prepared by ordinary dilution of water. Does not have a phytotoxic effect. Usually, anthills and paths are watered.
BROS powder is an active drug. Usually used both in the form of a solution and granules. It works quite quickly. Gel ZINDAN Rubit — the basis of the composition is natural chocolate. After consumption, the ants die immediately. ABSOLUTE liquid ant killer is a ready-to-use preparation in a liquid substance. DELICIA Powder — Apply in powder form to trails. When diluted, it is applied to the insects themselves. ANTEATER ECO Bait –the base component is boric acid. Found in the form of a gel in a plastic trap. Ecotrap insect repellent glue –The advantage of the drug is that it is an environmentally friendly product. In practice, it is customary to apply it to tree trunks in the form of a ring. Thus, creating a trap effect. 
It is possible to destroy a colony of ants only if you manage to eliminate their queen. This is the most difficult moment of the struggle. For the reason that the poison must be consumed by the uterus itself. And she, in turn, does not leave the anthill. To achieve a positive effect, it is necessary to constantly change means of control. Because they immediately develop immunity to poison. And next time it won’t work.
Folk remedies;
A very large number of summer residents use folk remedies. When using an integrated method of application, they have a very significant positive result. Currently, one of the common methods is to water the anthill and tunnels with boiling water. Also, a common method is to coat tree trunks with oils. Ants are practically unable to overcome such an obstacle. Naturally, insects are very afraid of a number of odors. Namely, kerosene, garlic, anise, wormwood, cinnamon and many others. Such preparations are placed next to the anthill and bushes.
Semolina;
One of the proven drugs for fighting ants is ordinary semolina. To attract insects, powdered sugar is added to the cereal. After consuming it, the cereal increases in size. it will look like the effect of a mine explosion. The ants will carry her into the anthill, and then it’s just a matter of time. Controlling ants is a difficult task. But as they say, perseverance and work will grind everything down.
