Ant societies rely on precise recognition systems to maintain cooperation, but new research reveals that these systems are ...

Stepping on a fire ant mound ruins a beautiful afternoon outside. These aggressive insects swarm quickly and deliver painful ...

The most common advice, when it comes to ants, is keeping things clean. And it’s true that leaving food out will attract ants ...

Ants finding their way indoors often start at overlooked entry points, and knowing how to take care of these weaknesses early ...

And here's what you should do to keep them out next spring too.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock / AOKSANG STUDIO Credit: Shutterstock / AOKSANG STUDIO If you live in a warm climate, you've likely had at ...

Biochar may improve soil, but too much can harm ants, disrupting their behavior, teamwork, and the health of the ecosystem.

Do you ever feel as if you could do your bosses' jobs better than they can? Or do you ever think about marching into a whole new career? If so, new research from the University of Arizona suggests ...

Small honey ants are not considered serious commercial pests throughout most of their natural range. However, because they can enter households and other buildings, some people think of them as ...

The rainforests of northern Australia are home to extraordinary ant colonies. Instead of dwelling in underground burrows, ...