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Ants literally live in the Warhammer 40K universe >waged war non-stop for 60 million years >constant colonization and expansion >they have chemical units, suicide bombers, and literally space marine Ants that are four times stronger and bigger than an average ant >they can make mutualistic alliances with aphids, caterpillars,...

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A boy named Jordan was entrusted with taking care of a bell pepper sapling that was recently planted by his mother. The sapling had 2 leaves when it was planted. In a few days a few more leaves came out. "Mom, the plant has 5 leaves now", Jordan ran inside shouting. Jordan was very possessive about the plant. It is about a foot tall now. He did not allow any insect, worm or bug to come close to it. There was a tiny ant hill near the plant. He smashed it and closed the hole. Next day, the hole again appeared. He closed it again. The hole reappeared. Jordan was tired of closing it. He left it as it is. One day while playing with his friends, one of the marbles fell inside the hole. He poked inside with his stick but couldn't find it. Next day as he was playing, he saw the marble coming up the hole. He thought it's magic. After a few seconds he saw ants pushing the marble up the hole. Jordan thanked the ants. The queen ant who was overseeing it, quipped, "Don’t mention it." Jordan was surprised listening to ants talking. "Please do not throw the marbles into our tunnels. It was blocking air from our AC," requested the queen ant. Message of the story? Ant tunnels enhance water infiltration and circulate air in the ground which is beneficial not only to the soil, but plant roots as well. Ants also help with pollination by crawling over one flower to another; in the home and outside, ants are natural pest control agents for termites. #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet #SaveSoilFixClimateChange #SoilForClimateAction

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When ant hills start cropping up all over the yard, the knee-jerk reaction for many is to sprint to the hardware store for a jug of heavy-duty, synthetic pesticide. But before flooding the lawn with harsh chemicals that can affect pets, helpful pollinators, and the local soil, it pays to look inside the kitchen pantry. A remarkably effective, non-toxic hack for managing an ant problem requires nothing more than mixing equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar. Here is exactly how it works and why it is so effective: The Science Behind the Secret The Bait: Ants have a massive sweet tooth, but they are incredibly smart foragers. They will easily sniff out and avoid pure baking soda. However, when it is meticulously mixed with finely ground powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar), they cannot separate the two. The sweetness masks the deterrent, drawing them in. The Mechanism: Baking soda is highly alkaline. When ants consume it, it reacts with the acidic fluids in their digestive systems. Because ants cannot expel internal gas the way mammals can, the sudden chemical reaction is fatal to them. The Delivery: Foragers won't just eat it on the spot; they will carry this sweet, lethal mixture back to the heart of the colony, effectively taking care of the root of the problem. How to Apply It Simply blend a 50/50 mix of the two ingredients in a container and shake well. Sprinkle it directly around the perimeter of active mounds or along known ant trails. Other All-Natural Alternatives If baking soda isn’t on hand, a few other household staples can disrupt pest patterns naturally: White Vinegar: Spraying a simple solution of vinegar and water along entry points dissolves the scent trails ants use to navigate, leaving them completely disoriented. Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade): A completely natural powder made from fossilized algae. It is harmless to humans and pets but breaks down the exoskeletons of crawling insects on contact. Essential Oils: Peppermint, tea tree, and citrus oils act as powerful natural repellents. A few drops near windows and doors keep unwanted visitors at bay. Relying on massive chemical interventions isn't always necessary to keep a property balanced. Sometimes, the safest, cheapest, and most elegant solutions are already sitting right next to the baking supplies.

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