Carpenter ants often get the blame when a tree dies and thousands of the little scurriers are found running in and out the crime scene. The truth is they didn’t do it. The ants were just taking ...

Q: War rages quietly in my three apple trees. I have a beautiful, healthy army of ladybugs and nymphs trying to control the aphid population. I have tried the following to eliminate ants from climbing ...

Ants and their colonies are usually found outdoors, but when the scorching and arid summer weather depletes their resources, they start to invade our homes. Households should be aware that where there ...

These ants are aggressive and will bite. They build huge mounds that kill the vegetation around them, including trees. And a massive infestation of them was recently reported in Holmes County. Here's ...

Ants and their colonies are usually found outdoors, but when the scorching and arid summer weather depletes their resources, they start to invade our homes. It's important for households to know that ...

Ants are famous for their regimented and complex social behaviors. In the tropics, they are also famous for forming mutualisms with plants. Certain species of trees have conspicuous hollow swellings ...

Heavy rain disrupts ant nests, pushing them indoors in search of dry shelter. Experts recommend sealing entry points, cleaning surfaces and using bait traps. Baits work by reaching and killing the ...

The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up initiative on how to use the news from this season. Whether heading to the sand, mountains or backyard, we’re here to guide you. Share your summer pleasures and news ...