Many species of ants live throughout the U.S. Most of them never become problematic enough for us to think of them as pests. But there are a handful of species that can cause both serious health ...

Key Takeaways Fire ant colonies build mounds on the soil’s surface, a sign of their network of underground tunnels.Fire ants sting repeatedly when they feel threatened, making colony removal necessary ...

For homeowners in Queensland's southeast, a desperate battle against a dangerous environmental invader has seen helicopters ...

As habitat loss and fragmentation continues, many in the scientific community view landscape corridors as important for connecting habitat fragments to maintain biodiversity. And yet, might those same ...

A new international study published in Austral Ecology warns the massive ‘broadcast baiting’ campaign currently used to ...

Although scientists have identified over 12,000 species of ants, you'll be relieved to know that only a few are likely to turn up in your house or garden. When you find these unwelcome invaders, ...

If you live in a rural or suburban area in the Southern states, you’ve likely seen a fire ant hill a few times in your life. Stepping on a fire ant hill, sometimes referred to as a mound, can mean ...