Ants may be small, but their world is anything but simple. In this episode, we uncover the incredible complexity of ant societies – from their advanced communication and teamwork to their ability to ...

Sicily is on the front line of Europe’s fire ant invasion. If it fails to contain the spread, more countries will be at risk.

Red imported fire ants cause significant economic damage and pose health risks. Climate change, urban sprawl, and flooding are exacerbating the fire ant problem in Florida. Scientists are exploring ...

They get their name from their erratic movements, especially while foraging, and are native to South America but spread to the southern U.S. in the late 1990s. According to the USDA, tawny crazy ants ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. When the weather heats up, ants are quick to make themselves at home in your home. Summer is peak season for these tiny invaders, as ...

Forget fangs full of venom — the backsides of serpents pack secretions volatile enough to kill insect invaders. By Joshua Rapp Learn A writhing ball of slimed-up, musky-smelling snake might be just ...

Tawny crazy ants, an invasive species from South America, are spreading across the southern U.S., creating supercolonies that displace native wildlife. These ants are known for their erratic movements ...

Tawny crazy ants are an invasive species in Florida, forming supercolonies and displacing native wildlife. They are attracted to electrical equipment and can make yards uninhabitable. These ants bite, ...

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 ...

DEAR JOAN: I have a hummingbird feeder that sits on my wide fence ledge. For months, there were no sign of ants but now they’re all over and in the feeder. I even sprayed the fence with TERRO, but the ...