The rapid diversification of ants has “led to their role as ecological engineers” that can work in habitats across the world, ...

The researchers think the pattern they observed in ants reflects a more universal trend in the evolution of societal ...

There are several kinds of fungus that infect the brains of insects like ants and crickets. Each fungus controls the mind of its host, eventually killing it and sprouting from the bug’s brain.

Ants may be tiny little creatures, but having an infestation in your home is a huge problem. The critters can end up on your floors, counters, and even in places you thought were off-limits, like your ...

Hiring an arborist is a good way to determine the health of a tree that may have been damaged. Jeff Burbrink Carpenter ants often get a bad rap. Callers often tell me that these big black ants are ...

You have to know your enemy—and accept that there’s no permanent solution. How is it that ants are always the heroes in children’s fables and movies, but when you find them in your kitchen in real ...

Ants have always been a highly studied insect due to their many complex qualities. One of the reasons they have attracted so ...

I was out in my pool at 4 a.m. getting out the leaves from the night's wind. Along the perimeter of the deck I could see ants scurrying about. Do ants not stay in their hills until daylight? Why would ...

We all know that social insects, such as ants, often work together to achieve effective responses to environmental challenges. However, new research has now uncovered that the contributions of ...