Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Allegheny mound ants build the largest ant mounds© iStock.com/markhonosvitaly With a staggering ...

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Has there been an increase in ant activity in Kansas this year? Here’s what might cause more of the pests to seek shelter inside your home. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re noticing an increase ...

Ants might be small, but they can cause a huge problem if they manage to invade your home. While ants are generally not considered dangerous, some may carry bacteria, making them an unwelcome guest in ...

Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the sweet taste of sugar. Many people head into their kitchens only to be greeted by a swarm of sugar ants taking over a sweet treat or sticky spill on the ...

You have to know your enemy—and accept that there’s no permanent solution. How is it that ants are always the heroes in children’s fables and movies, but when you find them in your kitchen in real ...

Knowing how to get rid of ants around the house is important. But it’s also fun to learn just how fascinating these creatures are. They’re industrious and super smart, as far as insects go. Some ants ...

Q: Every winter during the rainy season, we have an ant problem. Is there some way to prevent them from coming into the house, and what can we do if they show up? I never had ant problems, until we ...