Thief ants, also known as grease ants, are among the smallest household ants, often measuring 1/16 of an inch long. Their tiny size allows them to move through cracks, electrical outlets, and wall ...

Last year, our entire three-flat building in Chicago had an ant problem. Small ants were climbing in through holes in screens or under doors and congregating in groups in each apartment’s kitchen. It ...

Although scientists have identified over 12,000 species of ants, you'll be relieved to know that only a few are likely to turn up in your house or garden. When you find these unwelcome invaders, ...