Biosecurity authorities are on high alert after a destructive fire ant outbreak was discovered at a BHP coal mine, nearly 800 ...

An outbreak of fire ants has hit mining giant BHP’s Broadmeadow mine in central Queensland, sparking alarm and fury in ...

The new Ophiocordyceps species, found only in flies, are related to the pathogen featured in the video game and TV series “The Last of Us.” ...

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments ...

While plants often have mutually beneficial relationships with insects, a tuber in Fiji grows separate compartments for ...

In Britain and Ireland, flying ant days typically occur in July or August, often in warmer urban areas first, when the ...

Asian needle ants have been linked to severe allergic reactions, including intense pain, hives, redness and even anaphylaxis.

Cinnamon is the budget-friendly, chemical-free ingredient to tackle ants in your home. Add cinnamon powder to your mop water, ...

Insects use a wax layer on their bodies to prevent water loss. Furthermore, they use the layer for communication. Although ...

Virginia may have found an unexpected ally in the battle against one of the region’s most destructive invasive species: the ...

Several natural substances can be used as an ant repellent in your garden. Sons recommends sprinkling cinnamon or diatomaceous earth around the base of plants to keep ants away. "Neither of these is ...