Argentine Ant
Argentine ants are one of the world's worst ant pests. They were first reported in New South Wales at North Auburn, a suburb of Sydney, in April 1950 but there is no doubt that they had been present in several other suburbs for many years before ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Ant Colonies
Ants are highly social insects and live in colonies ranging in size from a few tens of individuals to over a million individuals, depending on species. Colonies can exist for several years, to decades in some cases. Some colonies remain in one ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
What are the differences between ants and termites?
Ants and termites are sometimes mistaken for each other, however they are very different insect groups. Several key features help to identify them correctly. Both ants and termites can be divided up into several 'castes', which depend upon their ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Ant anatomy
Ants are insects that belong to in the order Hymenoptera, along with bees, wasps and sawflies. Ants belong to the family Formicidae. Scientists believe ants evolved from wasps in the Cretaceous Period, about 110 million years ago. The earliest ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Ants as pests
For most people ants become a problem when they enter buildings in search of food and water or when they build their nests in buildings or gardens. For most people ants only become a problem when they enter buildings in search of food and water ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Spiders that mimic ants
Several groups of spiders have evolved to look and behave like various species of ants. This is known as mimicry. There are also spiders that mimic other insects such as flies and wasps. Most spider mimics belong to a few families of Hunting ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Lycaenid Butterflies and Ants
Many Australian members of the butterfly family Lycaenidae (Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Azures) have an unusual association with ants: they have specialized organs or glands that secrete substances that may attract, appease or reward ants. Many ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
HortNews - Ant Extermination Underway At Port Of Tauranga
A trial extermination of Argentinian ants has begun in 40ha of land around the Port of Tauranga. TAURANGA 21/3/2001 - A trial extermination of Argentinian ants has begun in 40ha of land around the Port of Tauranga. The Bay of Plenty Regional ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
HortNews - Ant Poisoning Operation A Success - Scientist
A poisoning operation to rid Port Nelson of a pest ant has been deemed a success. NELSON 9/4/2001 - A poisoning operation to rid Port Nelson of a pest ant has been deemed a success. Landcare Research ecologist Richard Harris said there were few ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
HortNews - MAF Looks At Making Argentine Ants A Target
Entomologists say billions of invasive Argentine ants on Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf are are struggling for survival after being poisoned by conservation workers. WELLINGTON 7/2/2001 - Entomologists say billions of invasive ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Yates Blitz Em Ant Flea and Tick Killer
We got an email from the foster family wanting to know some great gardens to visit this summer, so Melissa visited the Mornington Peninsula at Heronswood, one of Victoria's premier gardens and it is full of some plants that are simply ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Observing Ants
Many of the most interesting features of the social life of ants can only be seen if they are studied in artificial nests. Many of the most interesting features of the social life of ants can only be seen if they are studied in artificial nests. ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
