ANT GRASSHOPPER FABLE 

I have an agreement with the ants in my garden.
They stay out of my house, and I leave them alone. After all, they do a good job—cleaning up dead insects and aerating the soil as they go about their business. On the whole, they help preserve our ecosystem.

And if they do chance their arm by entering the house, I gently deter them with a spray of vinegar and water around the doorways and window frames. It works for me, and we all live happily.

The Ant and the Grasshopper

One summer’s day, a Grasshopper was hopping about in a field, chirping and singing to its heart’s content. An Ant passed by, bearing with great effort an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.

“Why not come and chat with me,” said the Grasshopper, “instead of toiling and moiling like that?”

“I’m helping to lay up food for the winter,” said the Ant, “and I recommend you do the same.”

“Why bother about winter?” said the Grasshopper. “We’ve got plenty of food at present.”
But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil.

When winter came, the Grasshopper had no food and found himself dying of hunger—while the ants distributed corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.
Then the Grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for days of need.

So next time you spot ants at your picnic, remember—they’re not just freeloaders. They’re nature’s tiny logisticians, always planning ahead. And while the grasshopper’s tune may be tempting, a little vinegar, a few biscuits, and a nod to the fable might just keep your garden—and your conscience—in balance.

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