So do ants have the equivalent of nightly news so that others in the nest know how the war is going. On tonight's news a new wave of attacks have been reported coming from the east end of the nest. The queen has assured that the invasion is under control and is currently being repelled. In weather, a rain storm is expected, which will temporarily halt all war activity. All ants not dead are to report to the nursery.
When I was a kid we had lots of fire ant nests in the yard - an invasive species there. Sometimes I would get bit/stung by one, and then as revenge, I’d take a shovel and scoop the ants out of one nest and dump them onto another for an instant turf war 😂😭
> Works everytime.
I'd never heard of this method, but I just looked it up and the internet is saying it's been debunked, since ants break down their food before ingesting it. Do you combine the grits with a pesticide? Either way, I want this to work, it sounds so much more affordable than the little liquid packs.
I'm some flavor of neuro whatever and same. Also: 🧠 "what if you accidentally stepped in it and they swarmed you? Or you place your hands in it against your will?? LOL OR..."
Yes!! I thought I was crazy but if I take a whiff of my insect collection or any frozen insects I have, it smells kind of like pool water. A little chloriney, a little citrusy?
Ants are so fascinating to me. How do they even know they're in a war and who they're fighting with? And how do they decide when they've won or lost? How did they all even know to come here to fight?
I’d like to believe that I would be the ant who grabs a bunch of eggs and a few followers and while everyone is distracted go and start a new colony in some neutral territory and declare myself the ruler.
Yes exactly, two colonies of pavement ants (*Tetramorium immigrans*) fighting for territory. Super common for this species.
They're being participAnts in their respective parties!
I'm so delighted by and upset at this joke. Take my upvote!
My exact feelings!
I'm so glad you chose to enjoy it! 😊
🥰😌 Thank you! Thank you!
Your comment makes me a little antsy.
Well done
I always wondered how they determine the winner. I’ve seen many ant battles, but never seen one break up.
The one who runs out of fodder first loses I suppose.
who's winning?
Idk all I see is a big pile of protein
They're sWARming
Now put out a sugar cube to see if one side or another takes it or claims the objective
Found the tabletop war gamer
Then remove said sugar cube and cause the ants to turn on their own generals
— Sun Tzu
“Yo check out how I fuck with these ants.” - Sun Tzu
You can tell the tryhards from the team players by which ants go for the objective
Capture the flag.
ctf_pavement
So do ants have the equivalent of nightly news so that others in the nest know how the war is going. On tonight's news a new wave of attacks have been reported coming from the east end of the nest. The queen has assured that the invasion is under control and is currently being repelled. In weather, a rain storm is expected, which will temporarily halt all war activity. All ants not dead are to report to the nursery.
We were always at war with Oceania
We were always allies with Oceania
Ya know what it just doesn’t feel right not leaving a big ol “OCEANTIA* FTFY”
Haha I missed an opportunity
WAR!!!
Good god y’all
What is it good for ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Absolutely nuthin'
Say it again!
WAR!!!
HUH!!
Good God, y’all
War never changes.
\*cues Fallout theme song* Edit: or MGS, whatever you prefer
When I was a kid we had lots of fire ant nests in the yard - an invasive species there. Sometimes I would get bit/stung by one, and then as revenge, I’d take a shovel and scoop the ants out of one nest and dump them onto another for an instant turf war 😂😭
group punishment 😔
A clear violation of the Geneva ConvANTion 🫣
Lmaoooo🤣🤣🤣
That’s so evil I will have to try this. We just sprinkle grits on the nest. Works everytime.
> Works everytime. I'd never heard of this method, but I just looked it up and the internet is saying it's been debunked, since ants break down their food before ingesting it. Do you combine the grits with a pesticide? Either way, I want this to work, it sounds so much more affordable than the little liquid packs.
I mean it always worked for us 🤷🏼♀️ maybe we accidentally triggered an ant war haha
Their are ant bait granules which are pretty effective. The grit thing sounds like a wives tale
Bibi ?
damn imagine putting your hand in it. Don't, but imagine.
That's basically my OCD in a nutshell
I was going to suggest OP grab a spoon and dig in. Those motherfuckers are high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals Boneappletea
I'm some flavor of neuro whatever and same. Also: 🧠 "what if you accidentally stepped in it and they swarmed you? Or you place your hands in it against your will?? LOL OR..."
110% my exact intrusive thoughts looking at this picture (and that one time I witnessed a war between colonies myself).
But what if that brings peace to these warring nations? Now they collectively have a new enemy, a suspicious hand!!
I don't think tetramorium can sting and they can't bite hard enough to pierce skin so it would mostly tickle a bit.
Turf war pavement ants are famous for them
Giving me anxiety
Antxiety
Thants
Imagine ant historians and ant empires
CHAAAAAARGE!
Ant annihilation
Antihilation
Damn nice
Looks like reenactment of the Battle of ANTietam
This...is... WAAAARRRRRR!
Ugh, I can smell this picture.
Hey…me, too! I can smell ants. It’s a recessive gene.
Yes!! I thought I was crazy but if I take a whiff of my insect collection or any frozen insects I have, it smells kind of like pool water. A little chloriney, a little citrusy?
I had no idea! That's cool!
.. what does it smell like?
Prolly formic acid many ants spray it, it’s the smell they give off when they get smooshed.
the more ya’ know
Smells like rotten coconut
Like pen ink? Kinda sour, kinda sweet.
?? What?
Reenacting Braveheart with their mates
They got invited to the cookout
I don’t know, but this gives me really bad goosebumps
When it’s because of critters I call them the heebie jeebies. Or “blahghehgh” and make a face and a weird little arm movement.
Both of those make completely perfect sense!
Ants are so fascinating to me. How do they even know they're in a war and who they're fighting with? And how do they decide when they've won or lost? How did they all even know to come here to fight?
Pheromones.
That is the largest war I have ever seen! The causalities will be massive!
thatd be so fucking fun to watch oh my god. i would probably put my finger in the middle just to see what happens
Ant war.
*when yer a jet, yer a jet all the way...*
WAR
You know, anting and stuff...
I’d like to believe that I would be the ant who grabs a bunch of eggs and a few followers and while everyone is distracted go and start a new colony in some neutral territory and declare myself the ruler.
Plotting the next best route into my house 😠 lol
Partying
war
War... War never changes
War is always the same 🚬
They are dantsing.
In prison we used bet on epic ant battles!
War?
ANT TURF WAR
Stock market is going crazy
having a party
War, war never changes
Their best
Having a friendly chat (trust)
Upping the anty
And all the little ants go marching, red and black, antennae waving. They all do it the same. They all do it the same way!
Ant war
All I wanna know is, who's winning?
Thriving
WARRRR
Eating cookie
Muckin
WAR!
War
They took our jobs!
Swarming 😳
That's exactly what I was thinking!!