An ant on the tip of a leaf - Bpratama/Getty Images When you discover a colony of ants on your property, it's unlikely that you'll be inclined to stop and investigate what species you've got crawling ...

Most of us associate ants with productivity. You probably imagine them digging tunnels, laying down pheromone trails, hauling ...

Fire ants are a problem in the South…. down here, they're everywhere! They don't care if you live in the city or out in the country; they just want to invade your space and settle down in your home, ...

Southern states familiar with an invasive, stinging ant are facing a new foe: A hybrid bug that combines the fierce red fire ant and the hardy black fire ant. Imported fire ants have spread from their ...

No creature embodies the idea that “it takes a village” quite like ants. Using chemical signals and other ephemeral communication methods like antennal codes, ants can work together to build or ...

Ants are among the most recognizable, admired, dreaded and mythologized insects on earth. They are famed for their industry, work ethic, organization, militaristic skills and loyalty. Ants are also ...

Oregano oil contains a compound that makes fire ants avoid treated soil. This natural approach may offer a safer option for ...

Ants are tiny creatures with incredible social structures, but their behaviors often leave us scratching our heads. While ...

A woman has died after she accidentally stepped on a hill of fire ants near her home, her family has said. Cathy Weed, who lived in Lawrenceville, Georgia, suffered a severe allergic reaction after ...

Since fire ants first came to the United States in the early 20th century, researchers have searched for ways to control ...