A: The ants that invaded our house were different from any ants I had ever seen — they were so tiny that they could get into ...

When an ant pupa has a deadly, incurable infection, it sends out a signal that tells worker ants to unpack it from its cocoon and disinfect it, a process that results in its death. (Christopher D.

Gravel and pavers have long been the standard for simple backyard patio spaces. But this look isn't going to suit every homeowner's style. If you recently cut down a tree or did a major tree trim, you ...

Dear Heloise: For about four days straight, my husband found animal feces on our back deck, up toward the house in a rural location. The only animal that he had seen was a raccoon. At my suggestion, ...

Scientists studying the way ant colonies defend against disease have discovered a surprising strategy: Young ants who become terminally ill will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal for the worker ...

Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part of a strategy to... Scientists studying the way ant colonies defend ...

The ants that invaded our house were different from any ants I had ever seen — they were so tiny that they could get into food containers we thought were well-sealed. When I tried to smush them, the ...