Kitchens are the most common area for ant invasions, as they are attracted to crumbs, spills, and moisture. Experts recommend using ant baits to kill the entire colony or calling a pest control ...

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Keep ants out of your garden beds with these smart, simple tips that actually work—no harsh chemicals required. Learn more about different types of ants and how to keep ants out of your garden.

Ants in your garden can be frustrating, but their activity can provide surprising benefits. Like beavers, ants are considered ecosystem engineers. As they build their nests, ants excavate soil from ...

The ant mounds on the heath, in the forest and in your garden are oases for life. The heat and nutrients from ant mounds make them the perfect home for unique plant and animal species, according to ...

The red imported fire ant is an introduced species from South America that has established itself through most of North Carolina and Rowan County. Fire ants like to nest in open sunny areas, ...

A question for Dan Gill: A couple of fire ant hills have turned up just inside the edges of my vegetable garden. Do they hurt vegetables? I'd like to avoid fire ant bites while working in the garden.

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Experts share simple natural plant-based ways to keep ants away from your home and garden without using harsh chemicals. Ants ...

I have been trying to attract hummingbirds to my yard with some success. I now see one or two hummers coming to my feeders almost every day. I make my own hummingbird food using a mixture of sugar and ...

To control fire ants in a vegetable garden, pour boiling water on the mound. (NOLA.com|The Times-Picyaune archive) QUESTION: I have a problem with fire ant mounds in my vegetable garden. How would you ...