The best way to get rid of ants is using borax or boric acid bait that they carry back to the colony. Ants love kitchens because of food crumbs, grease and water—so keeping things clean is the first ...

Ants play an important role in the ecosystem. However, despite knowing they are crucial to our world, these little guys can ...

Although scientists have identified over 12,000 species of ants, you'll be relieved to know that only a few are likely to turn up in your house or garden. When you find these unwelcome invaders, ...

Last year, our entire three-flat building in Chicago had an ant problem. Small ants were climbing in through holes in screens or under doors and congregating in groups in each apartment’s kitchen. It ...

If ants are destroying your plants' root systems, dealing with them depends on chasing their food sources and uninviting them from your yard or garden.

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If you have a fruit fly infestation, chances are that a banana is to blame. “Fruit fly eggs are commonly introduced into a home by way of bananas,” says Jody Gangloff-Kaufman, senior extension ...

These pesky skin tears can be a huge pain. Here’s what to do if you get one, and how to prevent hangnails in the first place. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline ...