I have seen this myslef by putting turmeric in the way of an ant that was traveling. The ant just turned its way back after coming close to the turmeric.
Why is it like this???
2007-03-15 22:52:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
iS'T TURMERIC A HOT SPICY PLANT THINGY??
oh dear its in capitals, didn't realise that caps was on! sorry lol!!!
Its spicy so they hate treading on it. Its like walking on hot coals, i suppose.
2007-03-15 22:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ants leave a scent when they travel and the ants basically travel back across the scent to get to where they started - they will travel around obstacles, that were not originally in the scent path. What made you think that ants would be afraid of turmeric powder in the first place? Anyways, hope this helps - God Bless You!!!
2007-03-15 23:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ants become a nuisance when they enter homes. Instead of spending money on costly pest control, you can get rid of ants by removing the food source and using soap water.
2007-03-19 14:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know turmeric is bitter n ants taste every new thing so they move away.
2007-03-16 03:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by samagna k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ants move by scents on the floor. Since u disrupt its trail, it will not have any choice but to move back
2007-03-15 23:00:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turmeric is a natural antiseptic. I wonder if that has anything to with it.
2007-03-15 23:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by dudara 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think they are afraid of Tumeric.
2007-03-15 23:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by _Red_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋