Close-up of an ant nest in yard - barossa121/Shutterstock It is normal to come across an ant hill (nest) in your yard from time to time. Ants build the nests from beneath the ground and deposit the ...

Q: I have noticed black ants in my flower and vegetable garden beds already this year. How can I get rid of them safely? A: Ants are beginning to be a hot topic this year, so you are not alone. Since ...

From ants moving indoors to ants appearing in your potted plants because they hitched a ride from the plant nursery, there are several reasons why ants might be now calling your potted plants home. We ...

Q: In a recent article about aphids you mentioned how important ant control is. My question is what’s the best way to keep ants away from my citrus (Meyer lemon and cara cara orange)? Some are in the ...

Ants may seem harmless, but when they invade a garden, they disrupt plant health, encourage pest infestations, and even damage soil structure. While some ants play a role in the ecosystem, certain ...

While ants are common in outdoor areas and most of us don’t think much about them, in our gardens they can be a warning sign of more serious pests. Closely related to bees and wasps, ants are usually ...

Q: In a recent article about aphids you mentioned how important ant control is. My question is what’s the best way to keep ants away from my citrus (Meyer lemon and cara cara orange)? Some are in the ...