An increased presence of ants in your yard could be down to the plants you're growing. They love sunflowers, azaleas, ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

But cracks in this theory emerged as researchers noticed something peculiar: the soil's intricate architecture bore an uncanny resemblance to termite mounds. Now, a growing body of evidence reveals ...

Keep your lawn maintained. “If you’re mowing regularly, the ants don’t like it,” says Benson. “Mowing helps disrupt developing mounds.” Eliminate obvious food sources. Clean up fallen fruit and ...

These ants can be detected inside homes, and especially in the backyard and gardens, as well as moist and shaded places, next to your patios.

It is a soil-dwelling bacterium that affects fire ants' nervous system and kills them. It causes a delayed reaction, which allows the bait to spread throughout the colony before taking effect.