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.

Ants are bothersome pests that can be found scurrying both in and out of the house. Wherever you may encounter them, here are ...

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.

The invasive ants are known to prey on other insects and are capable of displacing native ant species that are critical for seed dispersal, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights are now in Virginia’s fire ant quarantine zone. Here’s what that means and why it matters.