Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A red ant on a leaf Ants are, more often than not, relatively harmless bugs to have in your yard, but if their nest is tearing up ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to get rid of ants, according to an entomologist (Photo: Getty) Ants may be tiny little creatures, but having an infestation ...

Essential oils are another natural and fragrant way to repel pests. “Some oils, such as peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus, ...

Like other insects, ants are most active during the warmer months. They’re attracted to sweet sap found in many gardens, which is why they’re commonly found in plant beds and amid crops. Sometimes, ...

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Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

Experts estimate that ants outnumber humans by a ratio of about 140,000 to 1. When you multiply that number by the estimated 7.6 billion people alive today, you get a number that will make your head ...

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