Flying ants may seem more formidable than their tiny ant counterparts. Interestingly, though, flying ants—also known as swarmers or alates—aren’t actually a different variety of ant at all. They’re ...

House pests such as termites or ants can be some of the most unwelcome guests in your home. Termites and carpenter ants are the most concerning, as an infestation left untreated can cause major ...

There are over 12,000 species of ants. Most are seen as pests that invade homes and take over pantries in their search for food. The majority of these ants are found marching on the floor, up walls, ...

Look, up in the sky. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a... fire ant? OK, fine, fire ant queens are probably way too small to see when they’re 400 feet above the ground, but flying is a vital part of ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Boston area residents concerned about scores of flying ants shooting through the skies should know that while it is their mating season, there’s ways to have them stop being pests. Residents around ...

Winged ants emerge from the soil on hot summer days with one goal: find a mate — fast. These insects are annoying, but experts say they play a vital role in the environment. By Derrick Bryson Taylor ...

Flying ants and termites are often mistaken for each other during their flying stages. Even before they sprout wings, ants and termites dwell in the same habitats and can appear to be the same shape ...