A tapeworm changes an ant's body in surprising ways, making infected workers live longer by switching queen-like biological pathways.

In fact, this newly discovered species, which scientists are calling the ballista spider, hunts green tree ants exclusively and does so by setting sophisticated spring-loaded snares that launch the ants into their webs at extreme speeds, a trapping system seen in spiders for the first time.

Green tree ants are a dominant species in tropical forests stretching from India to northern Australia. Aggressive, industrious and highly territorial, most of their neighbors don’t want to mess with them.

Nothing ruins your lovely landscaping like annoying ant hills, but don't fret. You can easily eliminate this problem with an eco-friendly garden product.

Food preferences are diverse, and what some people consider a pantry staple may not even cross the minds of others who live in a different part of the globe. But Ant Sauce (@antsauceco), a company from Austin,

Key Takeaways Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ants can be serious nuisances or hazards.Natural methods like vinegar, citrus,

A newly discovered harvester ant, Messor odrysarum, helps scientists better understand one of nature's most complex insect groups.

If you've noticed ants crawling in and around your hummingbird feeder, don't panic. The insects aren't likely to harm hummingbirds directly, but they can contaminate the sugar wat