{"id":2139,"date":"2021-10-10T22:29:34","date_gmt":"2021-10-10T14:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/?p=2139"},"modified":"2023-09-19T20:16:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:16:05","slug":"do-ants-eat-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Ants Eat Grass?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>No, ants don\u2019t eat grass. While ants are known to eat a wide range of foods, grass is not a part of their diet. Instead, ants prefer to protein-rich foods like insects and sugary substances like honeydew.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we\u2019ll learn more about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Why ants don\u2019t eat grass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why ants are found in grass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How ants damage grass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/do-ants-eat-grass-c-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"do ants eat grass\" class=\"wp-image-3237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/do-ants-eat-grass-c-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/do-ants-eat-grass-c-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/do-ants-eat-grass-c-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/do-ants-eat-grass-c.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/instapp-2731595\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1449262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Anton Sugiono<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1449262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Why_Dont_Ants_Eat_Grass\" title=\"Why Don\u2019t Ants Eat Grass?\">Why Don\u2019t Ants Eat Grass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Why_Are_There_Ants_in_Your_Grass\" title=\"Why Are There Ants in Your Grass?\">Why Are There Ants in Your Grass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#How_Do_Ants_Damage_Grass\" title=\"How Do Ants Damage Grass?\">How Do Ants Damage Grass?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Loosening_of_Soil\" title=\"Loosening of Soil\">Loosening of Soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Root_System_Damage\" title=\"Root System Damage\">Root System Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Ant_Mounds\" title=\"Ant Mounds\">Ant Mounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Direct_Damage\" title=\"Direct Damage\">Direct Damage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#How_to_Prevent_Ants_from_Damaging_Grass\" title=\"How to Prevent Ants from Damaging Grass\">How to Prevent Ants from Damaging Grass<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Flatten_Mounds\" title=\"Flatten Mounds\">Flatten Mounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Keep_Soil_Wet_or_Moist\" title=\"Keep Soil Wet or Moist\">Keep Soil Wet or Moist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Use_Natural_Repellants\" title=\"Use Natural Repellants\">Use Natural Repellants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Diatomaceous_Earth\" title=\"Diatomaceous Earth\">Diatomaceous Earth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Chemical_Control\" title=\"Chemical Control\">Chemical Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Related_Questions\" title=\"Related Questions\">Related Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Do_Ants_Eat_Grass_Seeds\" title=\"Do Ants Eat Grass Seeds?\">Do Ants Eat Grass Seeds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Do_Ants_Benefit_Grass\" title=\"Do Ants Benefit Grass?\">Do Ants Benefit Grass?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-eat-grass\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Dont_Ants_Eat_Grass\"><\/span>Why Don\u2019t Ants Eat Grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants have evolved to focus their foraging efforts on protein-rich or sugary foods. Therefore, it&#8217;s likely that they don&#8217;t eat grass due to its <strong>lack of nutritional value<\/strong>. The cost of collecting grass far outweighs the nutrients it provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_There_Ants_in_Your_Grass\"><\/span>Why Are There Ants in Your Grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants are common in the grass and lawns for a few reasons. One of which is that grass can <strong>provide ants with food<\/strong>. While ants don&#8217;t eat grass, they do eat grass seeds. Also, grass can be home to many other insects and small animals that ants feed on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants can also be <strong>in your grass for soil<\/strong>. There are many soil-nesting species that live underground. These ants dig and build interconnected tunnels in the soil. They especially like loose, well-drained soil that&#8217;s characteristic of maintained lawns.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Ants_Damage_Grass\"><\/span>How Do Ants Damage Grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants can become a problem when their colonies start growing out of hand. A fast-growing population begs for more resources and space for living quarters. That means more foraging and tunneling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These seemingly basic activities can harm grasses through the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loosening_of_Soil\"><\/span>Loosening of Soil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Digging and tunneling can cause soil to loosen. While this can help aerate the soil, <strong>too much digging can uproot grass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Root_System_Damage\"><\/span>Root System Damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants can also directly damage root systems by building their underground nests. As they expand, they can <strong>cut through the root zone of grasses<\/strong> and cause grass to wither.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ant_Mounds\"><\/span>Ant Mounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The digging and tunneling efforts of soil-nesting ants often lead to ant mounds. These mounds serve as the entrance to ant nests. They&#8217;re made from deposits of the excavation and can grow to be as tall as bushes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ant mounds can be unsightly and a nuisance to well-maintained lawns. They can also <strong>block out the sunlight<\/strong> and slowly kill off grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this article to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/why-do-ants-build-mounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2656\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ant mounds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Damage\"><\/span>Direct Damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/do-ants-have-muscles-2-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/do-ants-have-muscles-2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/do-ants-have-muscles-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/do-ants-have-muscles-2-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/do-ants-have-muscles-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Leafcutter_ants.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Geoff Gallice from Gainesville, FL, USA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leafcutter ants <strong>cut off the leaves of plants including grass<\/strong>. They don\u2019t eat these leaves but take them to their nests to cultivate their fungal farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These cuts don&#8217;t usually lead to permanent damage. Depending on the severity, however, they can restrict nutrient supply and weaken grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Ants_from_Damaging_Grass\"><\/span>How to Prevent Ants from Damaging Grass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many methods you can use to prevent ants from damaging grass and your plants in general.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The very obvious one, of course, is to avail of the services of a professional. They&#8217;ll know which treatment to apply and will most likely get rid of your ant problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to do it out yourself though, you can try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flatten_Mounds\"><\/span>Flatten Mounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/why-do-ants-build-mounds-3-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/why-do-ants-build-mounds-3-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/why-do-ants-build-mounds-3-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/why-do-ants-build-mounds-3-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/why-do-ants-build-mounds-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/hans-2\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=167470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hans<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=167470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to deal with ant mounds is to <strong>rake and disperse<\/strong> them with water. This will prevent the mounds from growing too big and causing damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this method will not get rid of the ants underground. Meaning you\u2019ll have to actively maintain these mounds as the ants are bound to create new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, do be careful when raking. Mounds can contain aggressive fire ants that won\u2019t hesitate to bite you to protect their nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Soil_Wet_or_Moist\"><\/span>Keep Soil Wet or Moist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep ants away by keeping your soil wet or moist. Ants find these kinds of soil <strong>hard to navigate<\/strong> and prefer to avoid them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Natural_Repellants\"><\/span>Use Natural Repellants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>add natural repellants to your garden<\/strong> to help keep ants away. These repellants include plants like peppermint, lavender, and catnip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use readily available kitchen spices such as cayenne and cinnamon. Sprinkle these around your garden to prevent ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diatomaceous_Earth\"><\/span>Diatomaceous Earth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to keep things organic, you can use diatomaceous earth (DE). DE is a chalky powder made from diatom shells. It\u2019s a <strong>non-toxic pesticide<\/strong> used to control ants and other pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprinkle it around your lawn and create a barrier to prevent ants. Just be sure to use food-grade DE as filter-grade ones are toxic to humans and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, keep in mind that DE can also kill other animals with exoskeletons. These include other arthropods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Control\"><\/span>Chemical Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If infestations get out of hand, you can of course use chemical control. These include <strong>insecticides such as dust and baits<\/strong>. Apply these like DE or as instructed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful with them though as they may be toxic to pets and other animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Questions\"><\/span>Related Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/do-ants-eat-grass-b2-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/do-ants-eat-grass-b2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/do-ants-eat-grass-b2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/do-ants-eat-grass-b2-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/do-ants-eat-grass-b2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/tworkowsky-3251663\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2028276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tworkowsky<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2028276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ants_Eat_Grass_Seeds\"><\/span>Do Ants Eat Grass Seeds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, ants do eat grass seeds. In fact, ants are known to <strong>steal grass seeds for food<\/strong>. You\u2019ll often find random patches of grass from seeds that ants have dispersed. This can be a problem if you\u2019re trying to grow uniform lawns.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ants_Benefit_Grass\"><\/span>Do Ants Benefit Grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, ants benefit grass and other plants in general. They provide them with<strong> many benefits<\/strong> including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Soil aeration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seed dispersal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection from pests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See this article to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-bad-for-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2035\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how ants benefit grass and other plants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, ants do not eat grass. They prefer to eat other high-protein or sugary foods. It seems that grass doesn&#8217;t provide them with enough nutrition to warrant attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, while ants don&#8217;t eat grass they can damage them. Some ants like leafcutters cut and collect grass. Other ants that live underground can also uproot grass or damage their root systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, ants don\u2019t eat grass. While ants are known to eat a wide range of foods, grass is not a part of their diet. Instead, ants prefer to protein-rich foods like insects and sugary substances like honeydew. In this article we\u2019ll learn more about the following: Why Don\u2019t Ants Eat Grass? 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