If ants are causing a serious pest problem in your home, try one of these popular methods for deterring ants without the need ...

Researchers describe the behaviour as an altruistic act. A new study has found that young ants release a chemical signal asking to be killed when they become fatally ill, helping protect their colony ...

All ants came from one mother. When the queen lays eggs, her daughters, the worker ants, care for them with utmost devotion and pass down the same genes to the next generation. When a parasitic ant ...

A sneaky, stealthy parasite queen can turn an ant colony against itself. Newly-mated queens of two parasitic ant species have been found to sneak into an ant colony, creep towards the resident ant ...

Scientists say they have for the first time unlocked how a parasitic ant uses chemical warfare to take over the nest of a different species, by tricking workers into an unlikely assassination. The ...

Tired of chemical ant sprays? A common kitchen staple, baking soda, mixed with sugar, offers a safe and effective solution. This natural remedy targets ant colonies by disrupting their digestive ...

An infestation of ants on a wall inside a house - RHJPhtotos/Shutterstock Ants in the yard can be a mixed blessing. You don't want them near the patio or deck if you're eating, but they don't usually ...

They get their name from their erratic movements, especially while foraging, and are native to South America but spread to the southern U.S. in the late 1990s. According to the USDA, tawny crazy ants ...

Tawny crazy ants, an invasive species from South America, are spreading across the southern U.S., creating supercolonies that displace native wildlife. These ants are known for their erratic movements ...

Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...