Deep inside an ant nest, some of the youngest members are primed to die for the group. When infection strikes, these baby ...

These tiny Temnothorax ants just successfully defended their nest entrance against an intruder (a giant Aphaenogaster ant) in Duke Forest, Hillsborough, NC. Magdalena Sorger The exploding ant is ...

Insects and mites can rapidly develop into high populations on indoor plants. Many are very small and go unnoticed until a houseplant exhibits symptoms of insect feeding. Once a plant is heavily ...

At this time of year, it’s not just the plants that are thriving. The pests have well and truly clocked in too. Warm evenings, regular moisture and fast growth create perfect conditions for insects to ...