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 ...

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 ...

Discovering ants inside the pantry or on a countertop can be frustrating and even leave homeowners feeling a bit squeamish, especially if the ants attack containers of food. Fortunately, there are ...

If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization ...

Taking to the skies for what is often referred to as their “nuptial flight,” a flying ant (AKA winged or swarming ant) is a reproducing member of the species, or what entomologists call an “alate.” A ...