Do you know how to recognize one of the most common types of ants in the U.S.? Field ants could be hiding under your nose, ...

Leaf‐cutting ants are notable for their dual role as both potent herbivores and ecosystem engineers, shaping forest ecosystems through direct defoliation and indirect modifications of the physical ...

The mutualistic relationship between leaf-cutting ants and their fungal cultivars, primarily Leucoagaricus gongylophorus, constitutes one of nature’s most intricate examples of symbiosis. This ...

Tawny crazy ants are a new South American pest that devours insects, damages ecosystems, and even affects electrical ...

New research finds that 79 percent of Fiji's endemic ant species—those that are native to and only found on the ...

Seventy-nine percent of endemic species are showing declines, underscoring how fragile island biodiversity is in the face of ...

From pollinating flowers to enabling decomposition and supporting nutrient cycles, insects' abundance and biodiversity are ...

Ants are tiny so that it’s nearly impossible to keep them out of your house, says Bertone. But these tips can help: · Remove thick mulch up against your home, and trim tree limbs and shrubs so they ...

ants swarming on a spoon of sugar - Rhj/Getty Images Ants are among the most common household pests, and while a few stray ants in your kitchen might seem harmless, your pest infestation might be a ...