Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety.

A few ants in a garden isn't a big deal, and they control aphids. But nobody wants an infestation. This simple, natural trick can be surprisingly effective.

Texas A&M AgriLife has science-backed ways to control fire ants and eliminate entire colonies — and not just the ones you see.

Key Points Diatomaceous earth (DE), a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock, kills ants through desiccation (drying out the ants) and abrasion.To use, remove the food source, vacuum ...

Nobody likes the idea of having ants at home, and it can be frustrating, especially if the ants are found on the counter or near the food area of your.

Key Points Ant hills can be eliminated from the yard using natural and chemical solutions.Natural solutions include physical disturbance, contact killers, and bait.Chemical solutions include ...

While the presence of ants in your home doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty, the teeny-tiny critters thrive in filth. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto As the weather starts to warm across California, ants ...

Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more likely to see them inside beginning in the spring, Chris Hayes, a postdoctoral ...

North Carolina ranks 14th in the US for pest-related Google searches, with ants being a major concern. Red imported fire ants, known for their painful stings and aggressive behavior, are present in ...

The Galapagos ant fauna and the attributes of colonizing ant species -- Distribution and impact of alien ants in vulnerable Hawaiian ecosystems -- Characteristics of tramp species -- Coexisiting ...