ORLANDO, Fla. — Many consider fire ants a pest that comes with living in the Sunshine State, but a researcher at UCF has created a way that can kill off those ants quickly without leaving any harmful ...

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 ...

An invasive ant species native to East Asia has spread to every corner of North Carolina, and it can cause health and ...

A type of Japanese dogsbane releases a scent identical to wounded ants’ distress signal, drawing in scavenging flies that unwittingly pollinate it.

To help stop venomous fire ants from entering the country, Japan's Environment Ministry plans to begin training dogs to detect the ants by next spring, according to ministry officials.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Typically, we humans do our best to keep ants out of our kitchens ...