Ants And Aphids

Ants and aphids

Ants and aphids have a special relationship, mutualistic in nature – they each benefit from one another; ants protect aphids and aphids feed ants.

Do ants protect aphids?

In mutualisms with aphids, ants typically feed on honeydew produced by aphids and, in turn guard and shelter aphid colonies from insect natural enemies.

How do I get rid of aphids and ants on my plants?

Spray with Water The safest and fastest way to control aphids is to spray them off your plants with a strong stream of water from the garden hose. Aphids are such small, soft-bodied insects that even a good rainstorm can knock them off.

Why do ants feed aphids?

The ants provide protection from any predators that might go after the aphids. The aphids, in return, provide food for the ants. All aphids excrete a waste product called honeydew. Ants love this sticky stuff because it provides a sugary meal that gives the ants energy.

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