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Do Fire Ants Eat Termites


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Do Fire Ants Eat Termites. Fire ants are one of the most common ant species that feed on termites. They would readily eat termites, but the soldier caste in termite colonies defends the colony while the worker termites seal any holes in the colony walls made of carton, a mixture of chewed food and saliva (see a youtube video of fire ants fighting a soldier termite).

Flying Ants Versus Termites Pest Management Systems Inc.
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Despite this natural predatory relationship, ants are not an. This article aims to explore the fascinating relationship between ants and termites and whether ants do, in fact, eat termites. Once the ant larvae break down a termite's carcass, workers and queens are able to consume the insects.

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Flying Ants Versus Termites Pest Management Systems Inc.

These ants are small but aggressive, and they are known to attack termites in large groups. Fire ants can kill and eat termites. Once the ant larvae break down a termite's carcass, workers and queens are able to consume the insects. A broken termite mound that has made the termites freely roam in your yard can attract ants.

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