Winged ants aren’t random pests. Discover why over 1,000 US species take flight, form super colonies, and how to stop them for good.

In UK gardens this March, tiny greenfly are waking on strawberries, raspberries and roses. How urgent checks now can spare your soft fruit and seedlings from a spring wipe-out. You head out on a mild ...

A few ants in a garden isn't a big deal, and they control aphids. But nobody wants an infestation. This simple, natural trick ...

Ants are one of the most common pests homeowners encounter, but not all ants are the same. Two species that are frequently confused are pavement ants and carpenter ants. While they may appear similar ...

I rarely spot either culprit, but my trees reveal exactly what pileated woodpeckers and carpenter ants are up to.

From Buenos Aires apartments to American suburbs, a modest pantry staple is gaining attention for an unconventional role. White vinegar, long used for cleaning and cooking, is now being adopted as a ...

Q: Every winter during the rainy season, we have an ant problem. Is there some way to prevent them from coming into the house, and what can we do if they show up? A: The ants that invaded our house ...

In the miniature world beneath our feet, a fascinating agricultural relationship has evolved over millions of years. Certain species of ants have developed a sophisticated system of “farming” aphids – ...

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my affiliate policy. Ants farm aphids. They care for them, offer protection, and literally “farm” them – much like humans farm their ...

Q: Every winter during the rainy season, we have an ant problem. Is there some way to prevent them from coming into the house, and what can we do if they show up? I never had ant problems, until we ...