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 ...

It just takes one, and you know you have a problem. When you look at your counter or bathroom vanity and see a tiny ant scurrying around for food or water, you know it's not the only one. You need to ...

Why do ants come in the house, exactly? We're sure you make a great host, but we'll bet these six-legged critters with antennae aren't on your guest list. Our homes have much of what ants need ...

It could have been the opening scene of a horror movie. The dark stain poured out of the ground, illuminated by headlights in the night. Millions of crawling, shiny creatures spewed from the crack in ...

Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites. Last year we had the exterior painted and caulked, and we replaced rotted ...

I AM ADAMANTLY against pesticides and have strong opinions about the widespread use of Round-Up, rodent bait and other kill-everything-that-bothers-humans approach to controlling things that don’t fit ...

As temperatures rise in North Texas, a small home intruder may work its way inside your home to escape the heat. Ants are a common household pest in Texas and — although they can show up year-round — ...