Ants as Orchard Allies
Stop the plague, restore the balance. AntFeeder is the innovative and poison-free solution that transforms ants from "bodyguards of aphids" into allies of your orchard.
The science: How ants protect aphids
In nature, ants and aphids maintain a close cooperation that can seriously damage your trees. Aphids secrete honeydew, a sweet treat that ants love. To secure this source, ants act as aggressive "bodyguards":
The milking: Ants "milk" the aphids by drumming with their antennae on their abdomen to get more syrup.
The protection: In exchange for 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) explodes rapidly, severely weakening apple trees and curling leaves.
The AntFeeder method: Divert rather than combat
With this intelligent feeding station, you break this cooperation without killing the ants. By offering a stable and more attractive alternative of syrup on the trunk, you redirect the ants' attention:
Diversion: Ants leave the tree crown for the easy food source in the AntFeeder.
Biological control: Without their protectors, aphids are defenseless. Natural enemies have a new chance to fulfill their useful role and eliminate the plague in a few days.
Restoration: The balance of nature is restored without the use of pesticides.
🌱 Suitable for Farmers and Gardening Enthusiasts
AntFeeder is a simple but powerful tool, designed for outdoor use and requiring little maintenance.
Individuals & Agriculture: The ready-to-use AntFeeder can be ordered directly through our online store.
Supporting the sector: With your purchase, you also indirectly help agriculture. The proceeds are used to make more stations available to fruit growers so they can work in a more environmentally friendly way.
Open to research: For account holders with us, we make the design freely available for research purposes or sustainable projects.
The advantages in summary:
Ecological: 100% biological pest control and promotion of biodiversity.
Safe: The food mixture is made from natural ingredients, harmless to plants and other insects.
Effective: Prevents growth stoppage and leaf damage sustainably.
A small intervention, a big difference — for your garden, for agriculture, for nature.