Microorganisms are usually a welcome guest in compost, but larger pests like ants may be problematic. Ants are attracted to compost for warmth, shelter, moisture, and food. Before you look for ways to ...

You can get ants out of your home — and make them stay out — this warm-weather season with the right pesticide and some intervention tricks. Last year, The News & Observer spoke with Sydney Crawley, ...

As the weather warms up in May, I throw open my door and windows and invite the fresh air in. It’s an uplifting time of year when the days are longer and the warmer climes mean I spend longer outdoors ...

If your home has been overrun by ants and you're wondering whether borax is a viable solution to remove these pests, keep reading. Here, one pest control expert highlights the benefits of using borax ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As the weather gets warmer, more and more ants are searching for food. A Springfield pest control company says this is the time of year when they receive the most calls. The ...

DEAR JOAN: With all this rain, the local ants have sought shelter and sustenance inside. My usual method of putting the cat food bowl in water doesn’t seem to deter them. I have tried wiping down the ...

They’re small, they’re smelly, they’re conga-lining straight to your sugar and they’re bringing thousands of friends with them. Behold, the tiny-but-mighty odorous house ant. Known by many names — ...

It can be mixed with a sugary substance to create a DIY formula to disrupt ants' digestive systems and kill colonies. Vinegar and other essential oils like peppermint and tea tree are natural ...