For example, ants have a variety of biological defenses. Fire ants bite and sting with a venom called solenopsin. They can also survive floods by clumping together to float on the water’s surface.

The engineering and defensive skills of red wood ants help the endangered species transcend its small stature in the natural world.

Fortunately, while there are hundreds of species of ants in the Southeast, most of them aren’t considered indoor pests. “Most types aren’t going to come into our houses to establish nests ...

Despite their name, velvet ants aren’t ants at all. They comprise a diverse group of more than 7,000 solitary wasp species. They live in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands ...

Ozaki, 67, and other team members tested 35 types of pheromones from the body of the Japanese carpenter ant, which inhabit almost all areas of Japan, including residential neighborhoods.

What type of act are you hoping will win BGT this year? Ant: We’d love to see a magician or a comedian or a variety act win. We’re big fans of variety acts, especially ones that have an ...