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minus-squareLibertyLizard@slrpnk.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up15·2 days agoI usually only smell it after they are agitated. I assume that’s what they meant? But usually when I’m smelling ants they are agitated.
minus-squaremrmisses@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·2 days agoCan you smell other insects or is it just ants? Any type of ant?
minus-squareLibertyLizard@slrpnk.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·2 days agoMost insects don’t have a strong odor. It’s all types of ants as far as I’ve noticed. With ants I typically notice it on my hands after I’ve touched them. So it’s strong enough to linger in that way.
minus-squareDigestive_Biscuit@feddit.uklinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·2 days agoI don’t think I’ve touched an ant since I was a kid.
I usually only smell it after they are agitated. I assume that’s what they meant? But usually when I’m smelling ants they are agitated.
Can you smell other insects or is it just ants? Any type of ant?
Most insects don’t have a strong odor. It’s all types of ants as far as I’ve noticed.
With ants I typically notice it on my hands after I’ve touched them. So it’s strong enough to linger in that way.
I don’t think I’ve touched an ant since I was a kid.