Carpenter ants are striking creatures. As North America’s largest species, adults can reach close to an inch in size. Among ants, that makes them giants. And if you stumble upon a colony of these creatures, you won’t soon forget the experience. Most insects live outdoors, and that’s the way we like it. But sometimes, these […]
Why Do You Have Ants?
For most of us, ants are part of life. This highly successful species has managed to spread itself across the world, with billions of individuals on every continent except Antarctica. In that sense, they’re not unlike the insect world’s version of us. Especially when you consider their social organization. For these creatures, cooperation is key, […]
What Types of Ants Are There And Where Do They Live?
An ant is an ant, right? Wrong. When you’re talking about one of the most widespread and diverse animal species on the planet, details matter. There are over 12,000 kinds of ant known to science, with more being discovered regularly. The United States alone has more than 700 different types of ants. And each type […]
How to get rid of ants in your garden
Everything in nature has its place. Ants are no exception. Ants are actually vital to the health of the ecosystem, both in the wild and in your garden. As highly successful omnivores (which means they eat almost anything) ants help to keep down the population of other insects that can harm your plants. They also […]
How To Get Rid Of Ants In Your Home
Having an ant invasion in your home is annoying. Ants can cause damage to your home, and they can spread unwanted bacteria. Lets look at the things you should do to quickly get rid of these creepy crawlers. Ants are one of the most successful species on earth. They are found almost everywhere outside of […]