There are several kinds of fungus that infect the brains of insects like ants and crickets. Each fungus controls the mind of its host, eventually killing it and sprouting from the bug’s brain.

Hiring an arborist is a good way to determine the health of a tree that may have been damaged. Jeff Burbrink Carpenter ants often get a bad rap. Callers often tell me that these big black ants are ...

Their bite can sting you and they can also ruin you garden. In this morning’s Get Dirty segment, we’re talking about ants. Michele Harman, Community Relations Specialist at the Board of Water Supply, ...

Sydney: Ants are among nature’s greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide. Tropical Australia in particular, is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe ...

I was out in my pool at 4 a.m. getting out the leaves from the night's wind. Along the perimeter of the deck I could see ants scurrying about. Do ants not stay in their hills until daylight? Why would ...

Ants put massive amounts of work into their homes, one example of the effort being anthills. They can have many different kinds of habitats, such as inside a tree or your house walls. Only some ...

We all know that social insects, such as ants, often work together to achieve effective responses to environmental challenges. However, new research has now uncovered that the contributions of ...

Termites and ants may appear similar, and in some respects, they are. But there are very important differences. This guide will help you distinguish termites from ants, so you know what kind of bugs ...

Flying ants are known to make an appearance when the weather gets warmer. Flying ants are the reproductive members of an ant colony. They include both male ants and future queen ants, their purpose is ...

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