Ants as Allies in the Orchard
Stop the plague, restore the balance. The AntFeeder is the innovative, pesticide-free solution that transforms ants from "aphid bodyguards" to allies of your orchard.
The science: How ants protect aphids
In nature, ants and aphids have a close partnership that can severely damage your trees. Aphids secrete honeydew, a sugary treat that ants love. To secure this source, ants act as aggressive "bodyguards":
The milking: Ants "milk" the lice by drumming on their rear with their antennae for more syrup.
The protection: In exchange for the sugar, they protect the aphids against natural enemies such as ladybugs and lacewings.
The explosion: Without their natural enemies, the population (such as the rosy apple aphid) increases rapidly, severely weakening apple trees and curling leaves.
The AntFeeder Method: Diverting Instead of Fighting
With this clever feeding station, you break this partnership without killing the ants. By offering a stable and more attractive alternative syrup on the stem, you shift the ants' focus:
Diversion: The ants leave the tree canopy for the easy food source in the AntFeeder.
Biological control: Without their protectors, the aphids are defenseless. Natural enemies get a chance to play their useful role again and clear the pest within days.
Restoration: The balance in nature is restored without the use of pesticides.
🌱 Suitable for Farmers and Garden Enthusiasts
The AntFeeder is a simple tool with a big impact, designed for outdoor use and minimal maintenance.
Private & Agriculture: The ready-made AntFeeder can be ordered directly from our webshop.
Support the sector: With your purchase, you also help the agricultural industry indirectly. The proceeds are used to make more stations available for fruit growers, so they can work more environmentally friendly.
Open for research: For account holders with us, we provide the design free of charge for research purposes or sustainable projects.
The benefits at a glance:
Ecological: 100% biological pest control and promotion of biodiversity.
Safe: The feed mix is composed of natural ingredients, safe for plants and other insects.
Results-oriented: Prevents growth stagnation and leaf damage in a sustainable way.
A small intervention, a big difference — for your garden, for agriculture, for nature.