Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Allegheny mound ants build the largest ant mounds© iStock.com/markhonosvitaly With a staggering ...

There are many ways to use cinnamon essential oil around your home and garden -- and no, it's not just for baking or making candles. In fact, this fragrant, fall-inspired scent has been gaining ...

Out of the corner of your eye, there's a trail of little black dots moving along your kitchen floor. What do you reach for to get rid of these pesky ants? Depending on certain factors, including ...

Ants are an extremely common issue in most homes. These haunt kitchens and washrooms or drop a single food item anywhere and ...

It’s no secret that ants live a complex life, working together to accomplish incredible feats. A new study just revealed another skill: longhorn crazy ants have the capacity to think ahead and ...

Vinegar is often used to treat ant infestations in the home but it's not as effective as other methods. Vinegar can be used as a deterrent, but boric acid, pesticides, and strong smells can be more ...

Heavy rain disrupts ant nests, pushing them indoors in search of dry shelter. Experts recommend sealing entry points, cleaning surfaces and using bait traps. Baits work by reaching and killing the ...

Are you going for a hike? Don’t forget your bottle of ant musk. A new scientific study suggests that some species of ticks—those Lyme Disease-spreading creepy crawlies—are scared off by pheromones ...