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Caffeine and Ants: A Potential Game Changer in Pest Control


Caffeine increases the navigational efficiency of Argentine ants towards sugary baits, suggesting a new method to enhance the effectiveness of pest control efforts. Research on Argentine ants has shown that caffeine can significantly enhance their navigational efficiency towards baited traps. By

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