What factors limit ant populations?

Ant populations, as those of any other organism, are kept in check by diverse abiotic and biotic factors. Ants have temperature and humidity limits (though they may seek shelters that are somewhat insulated), and their populations can be dramatically affected by flooding, fire, and other physical insults. read more

Limiting factors are environmental factors that keep a population's numbers from growing out of control. Some examples of limiting factors are food, water, living space, and disease. The maximum number of any one organism an environment can support is the carrying capacity for that organism. read more