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 ...

If you’re like me and enjoy going out to work in the garden, you’ve been putting in some hours to get your landscape and vegetable gardens ready for the growing season. If, also like me, you’ve ...

We’ve lived in our house for about four years. The first spring in our home was when I initially noticed that we had an ant problem. Sure, we are a family of five with three messy kids and two cats, ...

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.

Homemakers are finding effective, natural ways to combat ant infestations. Sealing entry points with chalk or silicone, using vinegar or chili powder sprays, and maintaining a clean kitchen are key.

We are part of The Trust Project. Q: There are ants nesting in one of my garden beds. I looked them up online, and I think they are field ants. Will they damage the plants? The nest is right next to ...