The same sugar solution that attracts Hummingbirds to your feeder, will also be attractive to ants, bees and wasps. Not only will they drink, they will also contaminate the nectar and sometimes even keep the Hummingbirds from using the feeder. Ants getting inside the feeder will drown and contaminate the nectar as their bodies decompose. As for bees and wasps,…
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Ants How To Get Rid Of Ant Problems
Living in a very dry area of Australia, I am actually very happy to see all the ants coming inside the house as this means we are in for lots of rain. Trouble is, leave any trace of food around and it is covered in ants in seconds. The dog/cat dishes have to be emptied and cleaned straight after feeding…
Ants A Nuisance Best Handled By Professionals
If ants showed up only at picnics, perhaps they’d be easier to tolerate. Instead, they can make their way through the tiniest gaps and appear unwelcome in most any area of the home. As the number-one “nuisance pest” in the U.S., ants enter homes to find food and water. This means that no matter how your home is constructed, where…
A Fighting Chance Against Ants In Your Home
No matter where you live in the United States, you have probably encountered ants in your home. In fact, with nearly 12,000 ant species roaming nearly every landmass on earth, there are few places ants have not been. Like many insects, ants are not picky eaters. Most rely heavily on both plants and animals for food; some are especially attracted…
Taking The Sting Out Of Food And Insect Allergies
There may be good news for those who have extreme allergic reactions to certain foods or insect bites. Experts say that a few products may offer hope. Research shows that the six foods which cause most allergic reactions are milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy and tree nuts, such as walnuts and pecans, while the five types of insects that cause…