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, ...

An international team of researchers has built the largest three-dimensional database of ant anatomy ever assembled, scanning ...

Humans are not the only animals to have a dedicated health care system. Some super-organized ant species not only recognize ...

Winged ants aren’t random pests. Discover why over 1,000 US species take flight, form super colonies, and how to stop them for good.

A study by Dr. Gianpiero Fiorentino and his colleagues, published in the Journal of Paleontology, describes the identification of a new species of ant, Hypoponera electrocacica, belonging to the genus ...

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s ...

Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more likely to see them inside beginning in the spring, Chris Hayes, a postdoctoral ...

Researchers have found that some butterfly caterpillars mimic the meticulously timed movements of ants to win their favor and ...

A few ants in a garden isn't a big deal, and they control aphids. But nobody wants an infestation. This simple, natural trick ...

NEW ORLEANS, March 17, 2024 — Insects are typically unwelcome visitors to a picnic, but they could be a flavorful, nutritious and sustainable addition to the menu. Eating insects is common in some ...

Study shows caterpillars match ant rhythms with precise vibrations, strengthening their chances of being protected inside ...