Last year, our entire three-flat building in Chicago had an ant problem. Small ants were climbing in through holes in screens or under doors and congregating in groups in each apartment’s kitchen. It ...

Most of us have cinnamon in our pantries, but can it work to keep ants away? We asked the pros.

Small honey ants are not considered serious commercial pests throughout most of their natural range. However, because they can enter households and other buildings, some people think of them as ...

You know it’s spring again when ants show up in your home. Regular household ants — also called sugar ants because they’re attracted to sweets — won’t do damage to your home or your health, but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Petri Oeschger Ick! Discovering pests inside your house is just the worst. And when it's an ant you come across, you ...

If you’ve ever had an ant problem at home, you know how irritating it can be. They’re incredibly stubborn little pests and it can be challenging to figure out which home hacks actually work. One ...

Like other insects, ants are most active during the warmer months. They’re attracted to sweet sap found in many gardens, which is why they’re commonly found in plant beds and amid crops. Sometimes, ...

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.

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 ...