During late spring and summer, ants start finding their ways into our homes in the search for food, and before we know it, we're dealing with a full-blown infestation. Deterring the little insects ...

According to National Geographic, there are more than 10,000 known species of ants in the world. Often confused with termites, most ants are harmless. But carpenter ants can damage wood, and ant ...

Q: I have black ants eating the beets in my garden. Last year, they ate the tassels off my sweet corn. What chemical or natural control could I use to get rid of the ants? (email) A: Several ways will ...

Your window sills can do more than look pretty. These clever things help keep pests out — no traps, chemical sprays, or ...

Poisonous baits are designed to smell and taste like foods that pest insects might want to consume, with varying degrees of success in controlling the pests. But a Purdue University entomologist has ...

Since fire ants first came to the United States in the early 20th century, researchers have searched for ways to control their destructive spread and eradicate them from areas where people live.

It’s no secret that ants live a complex life, working together to accomplish incredible feats. A new study just revealed another skill: longhorn crazy ants have the capacity to think ahead and ...

If hummingbirds are flocking to the nectar in your feeder, then you can bet you’re attracting other visitors as well—ants. “Carbohydrates are ants' primary food source, and since nectar is high in ...

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. With the right pesticide and some intervention tricks, you can get ants out of your home — and make them stay out — this ...

Spiders avoid building webs near European fire ants, their natural predators, by sensing the chemicals they give off in the environment, researchers have found. The findings give us a peek inside the ...

With the right pesticide and some intervention tricks, you can get ants out of your home — and make them stay out — this spring and summer. The News & Observer spoke with Sydney Crawley, an NC State ...