Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ants swarming a drinking glass on a counter inside a home Discovering ants inside the pantry or on a countertop can be frustrating ...

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, ...

There are more than 20,000 species of ants, including such noticables as picnic ants, sidewalk ants, carpenter ants, and so on. Less noted by most of us, there are also many mutualistic ants that have ...

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

Summer is typically a great time for fun and outdoor activities. It can also be a great time for ants. Whether building colonies in your yard or sneaking into your home, ants can be tough to deal with ...

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 ...