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Do ants like maple syrup?

Started By Manitobant , Aug 24 2019 7:11 AM

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#1 Offline Manitobant - Posted August 24 2019 - 7:11 AM

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Since maple syrup is sweet, does that mean it's a good food for ants, and is it safe for them? Thanks!
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#2 Offline AntLad - Posted August 24 2019 - 7:19 AM

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Generally speaking, I'd imagine it to be perfectly fine for ants. I use the Aunt Jemima brand and my Crematogaster absolutely loved it the one time I gave it to them. It should be alright. 


#3 Offline Serafine - Posted August 24 2019 - 8:26 AM

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Yes it is good but you may want to dilute it with some water (50%-25% syrup). Many ants don't like stuff that is too viscous.


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#4 Offline Barristan - Posted August 24 2019 - 8:30 AM

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Ants don't like Marple syrup, they love it.


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#5 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted August 24 2019 - 8:41 AM

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I can't see why they wouldn't

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