Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety.

Texas A&M AgriLife has science-backed ways to control fire ants and eliminate entire colonies — and not just the ones you see.

A few ants in a garden isn't a big deal, and they control aphids. But nobody wants an infestation. This simple, natural trick ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 11Audrey11 / Getty Images Large ant hills in your yard can be an eyesore. Plus they can make it tricky to mow your lawn or tend ...

Before you hire an exterminator, try this ant bait that will actually get rid of your ant problem for good.

Key Points Diatomaceous earth (DE), a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock, kills ants through desiccation (drying out the ants) and abrasion.To use, remove the food source, vacuum ...

For an even more potent ant-killing solution, add some boric acid to baking soda. Boric acid is highly toxic to ants, and it can be added to a baking soda solution to make it more powerful. But keep ...

Poisonous baits are designed to smell and taste like foods that pest insects might want to consume, with varying degrees of success in controlling the pests. But a Purdue University entomologist has ...

(Beyond Pesticides, June 29, 2022) A virus present in low levels in the United States is effective at managing populations of non-native fire ants, according to research. Although only focused on one ...

Most of us have cinnamon in our pantries, but can it work to keep ants away? We asked the pros.