Californians looking out for creepy crawlies such as scorpions and tarantulas may want to add the Maricopa harvester ant, one ...

A tiny Nevada bug has the world's most toxic venom. Though it may be tempting to assume it's a scorpion, it's actually an ant ...

Nobody likes the idea of having ants at home, and it can be frustrating, especially if the ants are found on the counter or near the food area of your home. Some ants are harmless, but they can be ...

Ants are an extremely common issue in most homes. These haunt kitchens and washrooms or drop a single food item anywhere and see them make their way to get it. So what do we do? Well we call pest ...

When worker ants inspect the pupae and encounter the scent, they get busy unpacking the cocoon and creating small openings in the pupae's body by biting it. Next, they disinfect the pupae with formic ...

New research shows that terminally ill baby ants tell other ants to kill them, potentially protecting the rest of the colony from their infection. In a study published today in the journal Nature ...

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 ...

A now-viral Reddit post showing ants apparently rebelling against a poison trap has sparked laughter and curiosity among thousands of viewers on the platform. Posted on June 30 by @blackstone46, the ...

Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

There are a myriad of DIY ant killers that utilize everyday products like baking soda and sugar, so it's no wonder cornmeal has entered the conversation. However, if you expect this particular ...