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Ants do not have lungs, but instead they take in oxygen through tiny pores in their bodies. The reason why they are repelled by the mint scent is because Mint oil is extremely vaporous. Have you ever taken pure mint oil and sniffed it too close? now can you imagine breathing mint essence? Now imagine if you had that minty essence going through your veins and throughout your whole body. When an ant comes in to contact with diluted mint water (1 tsp. per 2 cups water - a wonderful ant remedy) they experience that cold sharp essence throughout their whole body and it stuns/freezes/slows down their body processes, and they will eventually die.
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Do mint leaves repel ants?
Ants can't stand mint. It's a great natural repellent. Mint also grows very fast, like a weed would, so you only have to plant it in a small space and it will soon take up a much greater space.
How far away can ants detect the scent of sugar?
Ants can detect the scent of sugar from up to 20 feet away.
What scent reduces hunger?
Mint.
It marks a trail by leaving its scent?
Ants are known to mark their trail so that other ants may follow: you might call it pheromonal warfare. Many animals mark "their territory" by leaving a scent, but ants mark their trail.
How ants get their food?
they use their antenas. Ants get their food by their scent. They will dig through any way possible.
Does mint repel lizard?
No, mints don't. However, ants use scents as a way of navigation. Consequently, if you were to rub a mint in an ant's path's wake, it would likely get lost because the scent of the mint overrides the scent that it leaves behind.
Why do ants run in all directions when you blow on them?
ants run in all directions when you blow on them because it erases the scent trail that they follow
When do ants move in a single file line?
This is because ants leave a chemical trail for other ants to follow.They are following a trail laid out by another ant that will take them to food, water or their home. Ants leave this trail of pheromones or scent as they travel. After finding food they return to the nest (following their own scent trail) and communicate this fact to other ants who then follow the scent trail to the food. As more ants travel the trail the scent gets stronger (easier to follow) and the random bumps are smoothed out making the trail straighter.
Can coffee be used to get rid of ants?
Yes, ants are repelled by the scent coffee gives off. You can see other natural ways to repel ants at the related link below.
Why do ants like cat food?
Ants are attracted to cat food because it contains proteins and fats that are appealing to them. The scent of the food can also attract ants, leading them to the source.
Why does the worker ant panic when he loses his place in line?
When ants forage a large ant looks around, and when he finds an area of alot of food he walks back and leaves a scent for the others to follow. The ants get the signal and the smaller worker ants follow. By stepping out of place he spreads the scent and if too many ants make the mistake then the line has many confusing paths. Therefore it is almost instinct to ants.
What is along line of ants called?
A line of ants is called an army of ants. They walk in lines because each ant leaves a scent which allows the ant behind them to find its way.sex
