Have you ever wondered why there are so many ants on Earth? That's a tough question to answer, but it could have something to do with their appetite. They thrive by eating almost anything you can ...

One way to get rid of invasive fire ants, and to protect yourself against their nasty stings, may be to eat them. Fire ants are a venomous group of ants, found around the world. Solenopsis invicta, ...

Scientists have revived a forgotten yogurt-making method from the Balkans and Turkey that uses ants to naturally ferment milk ...

Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

In a remarkable blend of science and tradition, researchers have revived an old Balkan and Turkish yogurt-making technique ...

Sun spiders, also known as camel spiders, aren’t actually spiders at all. They have a fearsome reputation and will prey on a variety of insects, ranging from wasps to silverfish. Although sun spiders ...

Eating fire ants might prepare a lizard's immune system to be stung by the ants, according to a new study. Eating fire ants might prepare a lizard's immune system to be stung by the ants, according to ...

The first step to getting rid of ants is to identify the type of ant you’re up against. “Different ant species are pests for ...

Tarantulas' hairy bodies protect against the scavenging, spider-eating army ants that clean their nests, scientists say. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

There’s safety, even power, in numbers. One creature’s confrontation with the world seems insurmountable, almost impossible, but an army of those little creatures can move mountains. And no creature ...

Most people can't tell the difference between ants and termites—but it's very important to tell them apart so you know how to ...