Are fire ants taking over your home? While there are many ways to eliminate these troublesome invaders, here's a natural ...

"Avoid, avoid, avoid," one fire ant expert says. The ants, common in areas flooded by Harvey, can't be submerged underwater. But if you have a bottle of soapy water, you might be able to drown them.

Fire ants usually stop playing dead as they grow up. ... "The exoskeletons of young ants are actually quite soft, so they're more vulnerable to attack than older ants with thicker, ...

Some of the most persistent pests in the garden require special attention for control. Chasing fire ants out of the lawn is best done with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service two-step method. A ...

Ants have exoskeletons that are naturally hydrophobic, or water repellant. A single ant can walk on water because of the buoyancy of the air bubbles trapped next to its body, and the water's own ...

Some species, such as fire ants, may even attack pets and people. Ant control ... Sprays can be aimed directly at ants or applied as a surface poison that is absorbed through the ants’ exoskeletons.

A fire ant's exoskeleton naturally repels water, and its rough texture traps air bubbles. Tightly knit ant bodies can, therefore, create a buoyant, water-resistant foundation for a floating raft ...

Opossums do it, some snakes do it and even big bison do it. Now a new study now shows fire ants do it, too. When threatened by danger, the young insects will play dead to fake out an attacker. "No ...

The red imported fire ant is originally native to South America but was first discovered in Texas in the 1950s and is now likely a permanent fixture in the states fauna.

"Avoid, avoid, avoid," one fire ant expert says. The ants, common in areas flooded by Harvey, can't be submerged underwater. But if you have a bottle of soapy water, you might be able to drown them.