Invasive tawny crazy ants have been wreaking havoc across the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, disrupting ecosystems and causing headaches for homeowners. Now scientists at The University of ...

Groups of social animals, including humans, can make complex decisions without a single central leader. Those choices aren't always made by the majority, however. In fact, a relatively small number of ...

Kitchens are the most common area for ant invasions, as they are attracted to crumbs, spills, and moisture. Experts recommend using ant baits to kill the entire colony or calling a pest control ...

For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide. The scientist E.O. Wilson once wrote that ants are the most warlike of all ...

New research shows that terminally ill baby ants tell other ants to kill them, potentially protecting the rest of the colony from their infection. In a study published today in the journal Nature ...

We introduce you to the incredible exploding ant that lays down their life for the benefit of the colony in a spectacular way ...