Essential oils are another natural and fragrant way to repel pests. “Some oils, such as peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus, ...

Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

Most people think of fire ants as a mere annoyance, another persistent pest that's an inescapable part of living in the South. But it wasn't always so. The fire ants that terrorize us today are not ...

It may seem like there are three ant types - little red ones, little black ones and big black ones. However, there are more than 12,000 ant types around the world. Only a handful of these ant species ...

Whether you hate them or simply dislike them, there is no doubt that fire ants are here to stay. While there is no way to permanently eradicate fire ants from any location, there are many products ...

A: Argentine ants have enormous colonies and can be very difficult to get under control and even harder to eradicate. In spite of the fact that most people keep food and garbage stored properly and ...

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 ...

Fire ants’ fondness of fall arouses a flurry of activity. And that renewed activity provides an opportunity to control this pesky insect. The thing that triggers the increase in fall fire ant activity ...

Ants farm aphids. It's weird yet fascinating. And a bit like a miniature horror movie. But it's a nightmare for gardeners.