Texas A&M AgriLife has science-backed ways to control fire ants and eliminate entire colonies — and not just the ones you see.

If you live in a warm climate, you’ve likely had at least one unfortunate interaction with fire ants. These tiny red ants are aggressive and fast, which means they can quickly climb onto your body, ...

Most of us have cinnamon in our pantries, but can it work to keep ants away? We asked the pros.

Baking soda isn’t attractive to ants on its own and must be eaten to be effective. Mixing powdered sugar with baking soda ...

Have you ever a noticed an anthill in your garden and started to panic? Don't worry. Red ants might not be the garden pests we believe them to be. If you see them swarming around an unhealthy plant, ...

Ants are seldom included in the list of garden pests because some are beneficial because they snack on unwanted insects. However, every Southerner knows that aggressive fire ants are never welcome, ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. When the weather heats up, ants are quick to make themselves at home in your home. Summer is peak season for these tiny invaders, as ...

While the presence of ants in your home doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty, the teeny-tiny critters thrive in filth. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto As the weather starts to warm across California, ants ...