As the seasons begin to change in Texas, homeowners can expect to see ... It’s not uncommon for some to mistake termites with ants. But, the two insects couldn’t be more different.

If one gets electrocuted, its death releases a chemical cue to attack to the colony, said Roger Gold, an entomology professor at Texas A&M. “The other ants rush in. Before long, you have a ball ...

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is moving to end a 27-year-old federal quarantine in Doña Ana County for red imported fire ants. These are not the common variety that show up around yards and ...

Ph.D. student Juju Dessert will explore the fascinating world of leafcutter ants. These ants aren’t eating the leaves they carry—they use plant matter to cultivate a special fungus in their ...