Ants in your potted plants can be a nuisance, damaging roots and signaling other pests. This guide offers simple, safe ...

Although scientists have identified over 12,000 species of ants, you'll be relieved to know that only a few are likely to turn up in your house or garden. When you find these unwelcome invaders, ...

"The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns," poet Kahlil Gibran once wrote. But what if the rose is growing amidst... ants? Yuck! While roses are one of the most popular additions to home ...

Ants invade homes seeking food, water, and shelter. Food spills, greasy surfaces, and open garbage bins attract them with easy meals. Leaky pipes offer essential moisture, while decaying wood provides ...

Carpenter ants are common in Texas all year around. They naturally live in trees but can also invade homes to build their nests in wooded areas. The nesting of carpenter ants in homes indicates ...