Using weaver ants Oecophylla controls pests and diseases

Scientists at Aarhus University in Denmark are studying to use ants to control fruit and vegetable pests in Africa.

The golden ants Oecophylla are attacking prey. (Source: Internet)

The object that scientists focus on is the golden ants Oecophylla . This type of ant has a strong attack power and mainly lives on insect eating.

When weaver ants Oecophylla nest and live around fruit trees, they will carry out " patrols" actively around their territory. Once the insect infestation is detected, the ants of Oecophylla will immediately destroy.

In the short term, scientists are working on building the Oecophylla weaver ant farm in the fruit gardens. Raising weaver ants in fruit orchards ensures scientists directly take advantage of weaver ants Oecophylla to control and kill insects, thereby providing a stable and safe fruit production environment.

According to scientists, the advantage of weaver ants on Oecophylla to kill insects is a more environmentally friendly method, with lower prices and more productive fruits than using pesticides.