Despite having identical genes, carpenter worker ants vary wildly in their behaviors and appearances. Major workers fight off predators and are bulkier than minor workers that gather food and tend to ...

In many animals, including ants, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) ensures normal brain function by controlling the movement of various substances in and out of the brain. Now, researchers reporting in ...

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) has been found to play a significant role in controlling behavior critical to how ant colonies function, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at ...

hummingbird approaching a hand feeder with ants on it - Bonnie Taylor Barry/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hanging up a few hummingbird feeders and watching the ...

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As warm weather looms, insects are likely to start to emerge and make their presence known. One of the most common household pests, especially in certain regions, is the ant. Throughout the spring and ...

With so many ways to get rid of ants, baby powder might sound like an old wives' tale, but this common household staple actually holds some merit as a natural pest deterrent. Baby powder works against ...