Long before the dawn of modern parenting, animals laid eggs and moved on, leaving their progeny to fend for themselves. Now, ...

Patients in hospitals generally trust the nursing staff. After all, they have undergone training and, in some cases, have several years of professional experience. In the case of carpenter ants, it is ...

In the Arizona desert, scientists have uncovered a bizarre and almost unbelievable partnership between ants: tiny cone ants acting as “cleaners” for much larger harvester ants. Instead of attacking, ...

Have ants in your plants? Here's the buzz on one potential solution to evicting those pesky invaders. Attracted to pests like aphids, and the sugary sweet substance they leave behind, ants can dig ...

A woman is adding basil plants to her herb garden - O2o Creative/Getty Images Many herbs smell heavenly to humans, but have the opposite effect on ants. When you have an area in your yard or garden ...

Many herbs smell heavenly to humans, but have the opposite effect on ants. When you have an area in your yard or garden that's swarming with these pests, one way to combat them is to strategically ...