It’s useful to know what type of ant you’re dealing with so you choose the right management techniques,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor emeritus and extension entomologist at Clemson University. “If ...

Scientists have uncovered a shocking tactic used by parasitic ant queens. These invaders infiltrate existing nests and manipulate worker ants. Using a chemical disguise, they gain entry. Then, they ...

For ants, the ability to instantly distinguish nestmates from outsiders who might hijack the colony is crucial. Now, a new ...

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

Wasps nests can be startling to see, but some are more dangerous than others. Here's how to know what species is building a nest around your home and yard.

The Government has released online guidelines on how to identify one of the world’s most invasive insects. A spokesman said ...

Zhang Kequn, 27, was arrested at an airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, March 10 ...

Airport Officers Find Over 2,000 Live Queen Ants Hidden in Traveler’s Luggage ...

A Chinese national and a local man were criminally charged over possession of live ants in the case that could further shine ...

Certain crafty caterpillars have an unusual approach to ensuring they live long enough to become a butterfly: each convinces an ant to carry it into the ant’s nest, providing food and shelter. Now ...

Summary: New research reveals that the ability of ants to distinguish nestmates from outsiders is a highly flexible, learned behavior rather than a rigid genetic program. Using clonal raider ants, ...

Why Are Certain Frogs Poisonous?... Ant colonies typically consist of reproductive females, also known as queens, and non-reproductive female workers, as well as males that die shortly after mating.