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Genetic differences set the size threshold for ant queens versus workers
For many ant species, caste determines destiny. Queens grow large, sprout wings, and lay eggs; workers stay small, wingless, ...
Scientists discover incredible way common ants could help solve major issue impacting US farmers: 'Surprisingly effective'
Virginia Tech scientists have discovered that common ants could help detect spotted lanternflies — invasive insects that have ...
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Red Ants vs. Fire Ants: What’s the Difference?
W hile both fire ants and red ants are red in color, they are not interchangeable. One major difference between them is the ...
These 'crazy' invasive Florida pests attack mammals, birds and create giant supercolonies
Is this a fire ant? Tawny ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey, create huge supercolonies that are nearly impossible to eradicate.
After NC summer rain, ants often march indoors. Here’s how to keep them out
Apply pesticides: Ant baits containing a slow-acting poison like boric acid are effective for many household ant species, especially those with a sweet tooth. Foraging ants carry the bait back to the ...
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Sprinkle this spice ants 'hate' on the floor, and they'll 'never return'
An ant infestation can be alarming, but it turns out that there's a cheap and easy way to get rid of the critters — and it ...
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Fiji ant plant builds tiny condos that stop ant wars
High in Fiji s rainforest, the ant plant Squamellaria grows swollen tubers packed with sealed, single-door apartments. Rival ...