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Ants have plagued humanity for centuries. Evolving from small, winged insects over 100 million years ago, ants now inhabit nearly every country on earth. Entomologists have identified more than...

Once a colony of ants finds its way in to your home, you have a battle on your hands. All it takes is for the ants to find one crumb or drop of syrup on your kitchen floor, and they are on their...

Boric acid, which contains borax and boron salts, is generally very effective at killing ants and other insects. It is also used in consumer products that include toothpaste, mouthwash and laundry...

Pests in any form are unsightly, unsanitary and unwelcome in our homes. Ants can be particularly frustrating and amazingly these itty bitty creatures have the ability to make even a grown man's...

Carpenter ants can be a big problem in the homes and gardens of millions of Americans. They can chew up wood and become a nuisance. It is not effective to simply kill a few ants with some spray...

If you have an ant problem, either in your home or in your lawn, you need to dispose of them as quickly as possible before the ants take over more space. Although taking out the small worker ants...

My apartment has had ant problems every once in awhile and these steps have helped me out a lot the last two times.

Exterminating black ants can be difficult because they form colonies that can occupy large areas and consist of thousands of insects. The ants you see around your home are most often the drones...

Taking proper care of your compost pile is just as important as composting itself. By monitoring the moisture, contents and even insects that inhabit your composting area, you can have total...

While entomologists are fascinated by the Texas leaf-cutting ant, homeowners find them a destructive nuisance. The ants live in colonies of up to two million and can remove the leaves from all the...

Black ants can be a serious nuisance in your home. Black ants live in large colonies and will invade your home in search of food. Use a variety of home remedies to solve your ant problem without...

Black ants can quickly infest a home, requiring us to find a way to get rid of the annoying pests. Retail pest control products are available, but these can be costly and often contain chemical...

Greenhouse gardening provides a protected environment, but outdoor pests happily become squatters, especially if you have a natural earth floor. You’ll want to eliminate ants and aphids when...

Sooner or later most of us experience an infestation of ants in our home. Fortunately, getting rid of ants doesn't always have to be difficult. When it comes to ants it helps to know your enemy.

Ants can be nuisance inside, just as they can be outside. They look for areas that will provide them food and water. They are attracted to sweet, sugary foods. There are many commercial sprays and...

Ants are everywhere, usually where there is a steady food supply like a vegetable garden. In gardens, ants are most often accompanied by aphids. Aphids and ants have a symbiotic relationship when...

Have you had the misfortune to become acquainted with fire ants? Have roaches invaded your kitchen? Have ants become uninvited guests at your breakfast table? Avoid repeating those miserable...

Eliminating house ants is a four-step process. First is a thorough inspection to locate their source. Second, ant identification is necessary because all ants have distinct habits and react to...

Almost without fail, anyone with a lawn eventually faces an insect problem. Some insects do substantial damage to lawns. Meanwhile, many insects are pests that attack or infest humans and pets....

Termites infest houses and buildings in colonies that rival beehives for sheer numbers. They feed on wood that makes up the framework and can cause massive structural damage. Fire ants infest...

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is the fossilized remains of diatoms, an algae-like single-celled creature. It feels like powder to mammals, but to wax-shelled insects it might as well be razors. It...

Ants will swarm from their nests when reproducing, as will termites. A swarm of ants is bad enough, indicating the presence of a nest in your home, and the soon-to-come addition of a new nest. A...

If you have a black ant infestation, unless you are battling carpenter ants that are eating the wood in your home, you are probably dealing with what are commonly known as little black ants. Since...

Carpenter ants can be either black or red. Thousands of varieties are in existence. Some varieties, such as the Florida carpenter ants, bite and cause pain and itching. All varieties are attracted...

Ants, an unwelcome visitor in any home, make life miserable when they take over a family's garbage bins, stoves and food. In addition, their bite causes pain and swelling. Many homeowners prefer...

Composting is a simple, rewarding and beneficial gardening activity. Effective composting requires a mix of garden and kitchen waste, making compost bins an attractive food source for scavengers...

Flying ants can be annoying pests that quickly invade the home and lawn. A wide variety of pest control products are available that do work effectively; however, these items often cost more than...

If you come across one ant, chances are that many others are nearby. Known for being social insects, ants live in colonies that can grow to thousands in number. There are many different species...

Sevin is a carbaryl-based insecticide created by the Bayer Company. The powder is used widely for outdoor pest control, and is especially effective against ants in your yard. Though some ants are...

Wondering how to get rid of fire ants? Here's some of my relatives' method for how to get rid of fire ants. It's cheap, easy, natural and pretty quick. This article is written for the eHow site....

Lawn ants are irritating little creatures and sometimes difficult to get rid of. Ants will make mounds or anthills and if no action is taken, they can kill the grass around the mound. Many home...

Scale insects suck the sap of host plants. They can be serious pests on woody plants and shrubs, killing off branches and even whole plants and trees. They are not immediately identifiable as...

Ants can be a big pain if they enter your home and spot a small crumb of food. That one crumb of food is all it takes for the scouts to go back and tell the rest of their colony to come and join...

Ants, Ants go away! In this short article I will show you a few natural and easy steps to rid your kitchen and home of those pesky little ants, that can make your life miserable without using...

Ants have been a problem for humans for centuries. Evolving from small, wasp-like insects more than 110 million years ago, ants have traveled around the world and now inhabit nearly every...

When colonies of ants move into your house or garden, they can be hard to get rid of. Ants breed at astronomical rates and divide up to start new colonies if one becomes too large. Poison sprays...

Smalls ants aren't quite the nuisance that fire ants and similar aggressive species are, but they can still cause a number of problems. No one likes to see a line of ants across their kitchen...

Many people are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of using chemicals in their homes, and are trying to find less dangerous alternatives. Pest control products often contain some very...

Ants can be a real problem. A few ants may enter your home and find a few crumbs. This leads them to tell their friends, and before you know it you have an infestation. You can hire an...

Ants are one of the most common insects on Earth. Ants are known for their predator and scavenger characteristics. Although it may be pleasant to think of a world without these tiny critters, ants...

Black ants can ruin your lawn with their mounds, or come into your home in search of food. Finding ways to get rid of these pests, without using chemicals that can harm your pets and family, is...

Although it's an old wives' tale that peonies will not open without the help of ants, the two do have a symbiotic relationship. Ants protect their food source, the sweet nectar on the peony buds,...

Ant infestations outside of the home can make your lawn look unattractive and also lead to ants eventually entering your home. There are numerous pesticides on the market that you can purchase and...

Fire ants come in several species, originating in both the United States and in South America. They are differentiated from other species of ants by their levels of aggression, their painful bite,...

Carpenter ants are usually black or red in color. When they bite, the males release an acid that causes pain to the area. Females will only bite when they feel threatened. The appearance of...

Rasberry ants, also known as crazy ants and crazy rasberry ants, are an invasive ant species that is rapidly spreading across the state of Texas. Named after scientist Tom Rasberry who discovered...

Ants and scorpions are a nuisance in the home and garden. While most ant and scorpion encounters are not fatal, they are very painful. Some ants, such as carpenter ants, can cause damage to wood...

Tiny ants are also commonly known as sugar ants and pharaoh ants. They are often found in kitchens, hospitals, rest homes, hotels, grocery stores and any place where there could be small sources...

Ants are troublesome when it comes to growing tomatoes. Some ants are capable of causing significant damage to tomato plants and the fruit itself. There are techniques that can be employed to...

Putting up a hummingbird feeder can be a great way to attract bright and colorful hummingbirds to your home or garden. The same sugar water that attracts these beautiful birds can also attract...