WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Poisonous baits are designed to smell and taste like foods that pest insects might want to consume, with varying degrees of success in controlling the pests. But a Purdue ...

Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the sweet taste of sugar. Many people head into their kitchens only to be greeted by a swarm of sugar ants taking over a sweet treat or sticky spill on the ...

Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the sweet taste of sugar. Many people head into their kitchens only to be greeted by a swarm of sugar ants taking over a sweet treat or sticky spill on the ...

The science pros at TKOR test how cornmeal can be used as a natural method for ant control.

Those industrious little creatures in your garden may not be inherently malicious, but they can indeed be a nuisance with the potential to wreak some havoc. Infamous for attracting pest infestations ...

Invasive ant species pose significant ecological and economic challenges worldwide, often disrupting native biodiversity and agricultural productivity. The management of these pests relies on ...

If hummingbirds are flocking to the nectar in your feeder, then you can bet you’re attracting other visitors as well—ants. “Carbohydrates are ants' primary food source, and since nectar is high in ...

Like other insects, ants are most active during the warmer months. They’re attracted to sweet sap found in many gardens, which is why they’re commonly found in plant beds and amid crops. Sometimes, ...