Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the sweet taste of sugar. Many people head into their kitchens only to be greeted by a swarm of sugar ants taking over a sweet treat or sticky spill on the ...

Ants might be small, but they can cause a huge problem if they manage to invade your home. While ants are generally not considered dangerous, some may carry bacteria, making them an unwelcome guest in ...

Pavement ants are one of the most common ants infesting homes. These ants were introduced to the United States via soil on ships from Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. Pavement ants are now found ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ants might be small, but they can cause a huge problem if they manage to invade your home. While ants are ...

An ant infestation in your yard could quickly lead to an ant problem inside your house or car, depending on where these pests decide to nest. Not all ants pose a threat to you or your home, though, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're dealing with an ant infestation in your home, you want those critters gone ASAP. We tapped a ...

Ghost ants, also known as sugar ants, are tiny ants common in Florida and known for being difficult to get rid of. These ants are not harmful and only bite if their nest is threatened, causing minor ...

Knowing how to get rid of ants around the house is important. But it’s also fun to learn just how fascinating these creatures are. They’re industrious and super smart, as far as insects go. Some ants ...

Has there been an increase in ant activity in Kansas this year? Here’s what might cause more of the pests to seek shelter inside your home. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re noticing an increase ...

Sprinkle grits around the mound. Readers say: The ants will eat them, the grit will expand, and the ant will die. Chance this works: 1 in a very big number. Why: Like you, an ant won’t eat food that ...