You may have noticed the potted plants on your deck or patio have some uninvited guests: Ants! “With the loose, rich soil and moisture in container plants, we’re creating the perfect habitat for ants, ...

A few simple measures can keep ants from crawling all over your plants (and you). Ants are generally considered harmless—but that doesn't mean they're appreciated. Most people don't like the creepy ...

This time of year brings so many wonderful sights, warm temperatures and new life to gardens. But it also invariably brings something else … unwanted six-legged tiny guests into our house … ants!

Ants living in the soil of your plants are a problem that most people have experienced; however, these creatures do more than just annoy you, as they can dig tunnels in the soil, disturb the roots, ...

Q: Ever since the rain came, we’ve been invaded by ants. They are really tiny and get into everything! A: Argentine ants are so tiny and able to get into everything, even Ziploc bags. They also seem ...

Call it the rule of unintended consequences — drop your guard because one threat goes away and an unexpected menace jumps up and smacks you. And new research shows it even applies to African acacia ...

The cultivation of plants by ants is more widespread than previously realised, and has evolved on at least 15 separate occasions. There are more than 200 species of ants in the Americas that farm ...

Ants can be found in huge numbers in almost all of the world’s regions and habitats. But how did they become the most populous, highly diverse insect species on the planet? Scientists may have an ...

As the warmer months roll in, so too does an increase in garden pests – and ants are among the most persistent. In fact, humans are outnumbered by ants nearly 2.5 million to one. With over 15,000 ...