Parasitic ant queens have evolved a sophisticated strategy to infiltrate and take over established colonies. By releasing ...

Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.

This powerful insecticide might be derived from plants, but it has devastating consequences for natural ecosystems, affecting ...

According to a new study published in Current Biology on Monday, Nov. 17, several species of parasitic ants have evolved a way to manipulate worker ants into killing their own queen — a form of ...

Ants use 'chemical warfare' to compel host workers to kill their own queen, reveals new research. Scientists have observed for the first time an invading ant queen using a chemical spray to compel ...

Ants play an important role in the ecosystem. However, despite knowing they are crucial to our world, these little guys can ...

Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said ...

Sprinkle the food-grade DE outside around the perimeter of your home. You can also safely sprinkle it inside where you see the ants -- along baseboards especially. Do not wet the DE or it will not ...