Being underground, ants can sometimes be a mysterious creature. We go on about our day without a thought of the drama that unfolds under our feet. Kingdoms of insects rise and fall every day and for the most part, we are oblivious. This article will focus on some of the behaviors of…
The world is full of myths and legends. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between these myths and facts. Ants have their share of myths and falsehoods…
Ants are a common insect found inside and outside of homes. They are from the family Hymenoptera, and are closely related to wasps and bees. They live in large colonies and divide the work of the colony amongst the individuals in the colony by caste. What kinds of ants are there? …
In the wide world of insects, ants are some of the most prolific. Every kid has played with an ant farm, or tortured a colony on the pavement. And yet ants continue to dominate our landscape. Not only are children fascinated with ants, but scientists are as well. We can tell a lot about a…
Like lines of marching soldiers, ants make their way across the pavement during the summer months. But, like all animals, these insects must find a way to make it through the cold winter months as well. Cold winters are tough on every species, and ants are no different. They have to find…
In any given yard, you will find a vast ecosystem. This ecosystem is filled with tiny organisms fighting for their little piece of the pie, sometimes figuratively and sometimes literally. Of all of these little insects, the ants are the most organized. They hunt, gather food, feed their young, and even protect their nest without…
Many home owners fear the bite of a termite. These insects will eat away wood until the structural integrity of your home is compromised. But what about ants? The carpenter ant is equally dangerous. It, too chews on wood. They will burrow into wood and create entire colonies in your…
Insects defend themselves in many different ways. Some insects have large claws. Some have strong mandibles. Some have stingers. But they all protect themselves in many unique ways. Ants have many ways that they defend themselves. Their sheer numbers are one protection against extinction. They also live underground,…
Ant hives are amazing little machines. They reproduce, forage, gather and hunt for food, go to war, and protect themselves. They are capable of so many things with so many individuals. Yet these tiny creatures seemed to be programmed to complete tasks far larger than themselves without a clear form of communication. …
There are many different ants in the insect kingdom. In fact, there are more than 12,000 different species of ants in the world. Identifying different types of ants can require specialized magnification equipment and skill. It is often best left to professional Oklahoma pest control companies. But that doesn’t mean that…