The World of Ants 8K ULTRA HD

In this 8K video you will see fire ants, carpenter ants, and learn how to get rid of ants. Red ants are an amazing species in this animal documentary. Photographing ants is really difficult. A group of ants is called a colony or an army. Types of Ants: Ants are some of the most prolific insects in the world. Their population is estimated to be between 10 and 100 quadrillion, with over 1,000 species right here in North America. Ants may look alike, but they are actually quite diverse in appearance and behavior. White ants are very rare ants. A group of ants is called an army. Flying ants are amazing insects. Smart ants are unique ants with wings. How many ants are there in the world? They are the most numerous and widespread of all insects, and are social insects that form colonies. Approximately one quadrillion ants inhabit the planet. Sugar ants like to eat candy and cakes. How do you get rid of wood ants? To help you determine what types of ants you may be dealing with in and around your home, we've compiled a list of the 19 most common ants found in the continental U.S. and Hawaii. Ants on a log is an amazing experience. How long do ants live? Ants generally have a short life cycle, but some members of a colony can live from a few days to several decades. How do you kill ants? A close-up of an ant's face is a special thing to see. Black ants are very small. Wood ants and black ants are familiar to anyone who lives in North America. They are fairly common pests that are a nuisance to households across the country. Although ants are annoying, they are not considered dirty or disgusting like cockroaches or water bugs. Thus, people do not panic as much when these small insects appear in their homes. Ants are industrious and are often revered for their incredible hoarding skills, especially since they can carry items 50 times their own body weight. It's not uncommon to see them walking around your home, carrying bits of food to pick up and feed their colony. However, ants of any kind can be annoying due to the sheer number of ants that invade your space. Since they are very social by nature, you always see them traveling in a group. Carpenter ants do not eat your wood for food, as they only use it to establish their colonies to live and reproduce. Aphids and shieldworms secrete a honey-like substance and the carpenter ant cannot get enough of this food. They also love carbohydrates as they tend to eat anything sweet such as jelly, syrup and honey. The black ant also likes sweet things. However, they will also eat fat, grease, and meat. The diet of the two ants is remarkably similar, although most people often mistake the larger ants for eating wood.