Most people think of fire ants as a mere annoyance, another persistent pest that's an inescapable part of living in the South. But it wasn't always so. The fire ants that terrorize us today are not ...

In the clonal raider ant (Ooceraea biroi), workers in a colony alternate between caring for larvae and laying eggs in a coordinated cycle. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology ...

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 ...

Q: Fire ants are building mounds in our yard as they do every spring. In the past we've treated for these nasty stinging pests, but this year we've added a new dog and are concerned that fire ants or ...

Insects are definitely an inevitable part of outdoor living, but if ants have taken over your lawn, you’ll need help eradicating them. The best ant killers for lawns can help you control ant ...

Fire ants’ fondness of fall arouses a flurry of activity. And that renewed activity provides an opportunity to control this pesky insect. The thing that triggers the increase in fall fire ant activity ...

Q: In a recent article about aphids you mentioned how important ant control is. My question is what’s the best way to keep ants away from my citrus (Meyer lemon and cara cara orange)? Some are in the ...