Most people glance at an ant trail and think nothing of it. A line of tiny insects moving across a kitchen counter seems like ...

Learn how to identify carpenter ant nests. They build nests outdoors in tree stumps, leaving behind smooth tunnels, and often create multiple satellite nests.

Plus, how to spot damage and stop an infestation before it spreads.

Invasive tawny crazy ants have been wreaking havoc across the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, disrupting ecosystems and causing headaches for homeowners. Now scientists at The University of ...

Lysol sprays are pretty versatile cleaning solutions... and they're even said to be the solution to ant problems in a home.

The insects seem to know which injuries to treat as they engage in a behavior that seems almost human. By Annie Roth The life of a Florida carpenter ant can be brutal. These half-inch ants are ...

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology report in Current Biology that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood that foraging nest mates will find ...

Some ants have figured out how to keep from getting lost: Build taller anthills. Desert ants that live in the hot, flat salt pans of Tunisia spend their days looking for food. Successful grocery runs ...

Researchers report that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood that foraging nest mates will find their way home quickly and safely by elevating their nest entrance.