Key Points Ant hills can be eliminated from the yard using natural and chemical solutions.Natural solutions include physical disturbance, contact killers, and bait.Chemical solutions include ...

Experts have sounded the alarm after discovering that two species of invasive fire ant have crossbred, creating a dangerous ...

Cinnamon doesn't kill ants, but its strong scent can make it hard for ants to stay. Other natural ant deterrents include vinegar, essential oils, and diatomaceous earth. No matter how hard we try, ...

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s ...

Scientists have uncovered a shocking tactic used by parasitic ant queens. These invaders infiltrate existing nests and manipulate worker ants. Using a chemical disguise, they gain entry. Then, they ...

AN infestation of insects was discovered in the mortuary at Beaumont Hospital, requiring an emergency callout by pest-control specialists to deal with the problem. It was one of a number of ...

Texas A&M AgriLife has science-backed ways to control fire ants and eliminate entire colonies — and not just the ones you see.

Winged ants aren’t random pests. Discover why over 1,000 US species take flight, form super colonies, and how to stop them for good.

Ants are some of the most socially complex animals on Earth, known for constructing giant nests capable of housing several million individuals, says Will Newton. Inside these nests are elaborate ...