Fire Ants Fire ants are one of the most recognizable and feared ant species due to their painful stings and aggressive behavior. Unlike other ants that quietly forage, fire ants actively defend their ...

Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide. Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it could ...

Spotting an ant inside your home is always a headache since it's never just one that makes its way inside. They are social insects, which means they rarely travel alone. But while finding a few ants ...

Maybe you’ve spotted a single ant wandering around on the kitchen floor, or perhaps there’s a trail of them marching across the counter. Regardless, it’s time to act fast. “Once a worker finds food, ...

Essential oils are another natural and fragrant way to repel pests. “Some oils, such as peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus, ...

Heavy rain disrupts ant nests, pushing them indoors in search of dry shelter. Experts recommend sealing entry points, cleaning surfaces and using bait traps. Baits work by reaching and killing the ...

Pests such as ants can make their way into your home through some of the smallest nooks and crannies. Dreamstime TNS Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can ...

Has there been an increase in ant activity in Kansas this year? Here’s what might cause more of the pests to seek shelter inside your home. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re noticing an increase ...

Finding ants in your Pennsylvania home? See how you can control them before it gets worse. DZM Getty Images/iStockphoto Spring is kicking into high gear with pleasant temperatures, blooming gardens ...

Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more likely to see them inside beginning in the spring, Chris Hayes, a postdoctoral ...