The forest floor is a world of wonder in its own right – a soft carpet of redwood sorrel, sword ferns, and emerald moss that has evolved to thrive in the perpetual twilight created by the dense canopy ...

A curious summer encounter with rogue ants turns into a humorous journey through science, myth, and the mysterious habits of ...

If you're dealing with ants, but want to avoid using super toxic chemicals, there are luckily many ant-eradicating solutions ...

Unfortunately, no-see-ums are very likely to bite if you’re nearby, which can cause a burning sensation, as well as different ...

An infestation of any creature can be problematic, and ants are no different. However, in moderate numbers, they're actually a sign that your garden is happy, healthy, and thriving. Ants build hills ...

Another type of stinging ant, the Asian needle ant, lives in decaying logs, under rocks, and other debris, he says. In general, though, Gangloff-Kaufmann recommends doing your best to avoid ant hills.

Fire ant piles wash up as kids play in the flood waters along the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront as Hurricane Sally moves more east, in New Orleans, La., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Fire ant piles wash up as kids play in the flood waters along the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront as Hurricane Sally moves more east, in New Orleans, La., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

According to the USDA, it has been in the past 20 years that experts have discovered the threat these invasive ants pose to native ecosystems. Asian needle ants outcompete native ants for resources, ...

Unlike other ant species, Asian needle ants may be found wandering around alone. These ants are little (about 0.2 inches long) and are colored dark brown to black.

Young Giant Anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, three months old, walking in front of a white background, studio shot Anteaters are unusual creatures with a distinctive range of morphological traits.