Red imported fire ants are an invasive ant species originally from South America. These aggressive ants have been spreading across the southern United States for years and are now found in at least 17 ...

Large ant hills in your yard can be an eyesore. Plus they can make it tricky to mow your lawn or tend your garden—especially if those hills harbor stinging fire ants. If you’re ready to reclaim your ...

Natural methods can disrupt or repel ants preventing them from establishing a colony and anthill. Vinegar, citrus, essential oils, or diatomaceous earth require frequent reapplication to reduce ...

Most of us associate ants with productivity. You probably imagine them digging tunnels, laying down pheromone trails, hauling food back to their nest, or, of course, maintaining their characteristic ...

Understandably, most people's initial reaction to finding an ant hill isn't very positive, especially if it is in the middle of a pristine lawn. Apart from the mess, there could be several thousand ...

Giuseppe Battaglia walks in his beautiful garden on the outskirts of Avola, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. He is wearing long socks and sneakers, despite the September sun and 30-degree-Celsius ...