Ants farm aphids. They care for them, offer protection, and literally “farm” them – much like humans farm their livestock. Picture ants wearing the frayed straw hat, dirty blue dungarees or coveralls, ...

Keep ants out of your garden beds with these smart, simple tips that actually work—no harsh chemicals required. Learn more about different types of ants and how to keep ants out of your garden.

You have to love all the garden treasures that appear when the weather warms. Fresh, tender leaves pop out on the trees, the ...

You may be familiar with borax as a laundry booster, or possibly as a carpet deodorizer, stain remover, or mold and mildew ...

Ant-aphid mutualisms represent classic examples of interspecific cooperation, in which aphids excrete carbohydrate-rich honeydew that ants harvest in return for protection against predators, ...

Ants and aphids on a poplar leaf: When aphids infest plants, ants are often also present. The ants do not prey on the small insects, but are interested in their honeydew. In return, they even protect ...

With an ant killer, you can help prevent these annoying pests from entering your home or overrunning the garden.

Warm-weather entertaining means competing with mosquitoes, flies and ants for your own patio — and a handful of easy-to-grow plants can help push pests back without sprays or candles. What Plants Help ...

Orkin pest control has been a household name for over 125 years. We review its services, cost, and effectiveness.