The Ant Farm Village has not been available in stores for a while and it is unclear whether it will be re-introduced to the market again. Some units are still available for sale on eBay from time to time. Below is a live feed of any auctions for this item online. If there are no […]

The Xtreme Ants Live Ant Habitat has not been available in stores for a while and it is unclear whether it will be re-introduced to the market again. Some units are still available for sale on eBay from time to time. Below is a live feed of all auctions for this item online. If there […]

Overview This Illuminated Ant Farm Gel Colony by Uncle Milton is much like the Uncle Milton’s Ant Farm Gel Colony, except this one has its own battery powered LED illuminator, which provides a lighted ant show for its observers. The two AAA batteries that are needed for the illuminator are not included in the kit, […]

In biological classification, ants belong to the phylum arthropoda, class insecta, and order hymenoptera. An ant’s distinguishing features include a body that is divided into three sections, namely the head, the thorax, and the gaster, which is the part of the abdomen that is behind an ant’s “waist”. Though they are tiny and at times […]

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Like humans, ants need food to live. An effective nutritional substance for your own ant colony is a specially-prepared honey mix. This recipe needs the following ingredients: a half cup of honey, a half cup of water, and ¼ of a multi-vitamin or mineral tablet, crushed. Mix all the ingredients together, then store in the […]

When taking care of ants, it’s important to remember that, like wasps, they sting. The sting is located in the rear, so be particularly careful when handling that. Their venom can be quite potent, especially if you’re rearing fire ants and harvester ants. Carpenter ants actually secrete some form of acid, which is actually harmless, […]

Cleaning is also important if you want to keep your ants and your art farm in good condition. You have to periodically remove remains of old, accumulated food and other wastes so you can clearly observe your pets. To do this without disturbing the ants, use forceps. When handling ants, your best bet would be […]

Ants are quite useful for clearing out insect pests and aerating the soil. However, they can become a source of much annoyance when they invade homes, yards, gardens and fields. Carpenter Ants in particular, damage wood by hallowing it out for nesting. Ants and their larvae are eaten in several parts of the world. They […]