Ants and human beings have much in common, including that both species have globally conquered the planet. We are both highly socialized creatures, agriculturists and ruthless in warfare. Both depend ...

Source: Princeton University Press/with permission. Ants are fascinating and remarkably intelligent insects who live in complex social groups called colonies. 1,2 When I first learned about ant expert ...

An ant colony runs on a strict division of labor that shifts as each worker ages. Young ants typically stay inside the nest ...

Gardeners, hikers, agricultural growers, and more – a heads up! There is a new bug in town – the Asian needle ant. The ongoing warming of the planet is helping this invasive ant to spread into more ...

Did you know ants aerate the soil with their tunnels? This allows air and moisture in the soil, making it healthier for ...