The tiger beetle was featured on Wired‘s “Absurd Creature of the Week” thanks to its ferocious tendencies. The tiger beetle is known for its aggressive predatory habits and running speeds. Adults feed on ants, lady beetles, larvae and other beetles by running them down so fast that they often become temporarily visually disoriented. The larvae […]
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Capitalize on ants’ ability to share liquid baits
Ants can easily digest and quickly share liquid baits, eliminating the need for them to process the bait before sharing...
Tweak baiting techniques to match ant colony’s needs
All major urban pest ant species are generalists when it comes to resources. They all need carbohydrates, protein and fat....
Tips for ant control near rodent bait stations
Ants are a big problem when it comes to rodent baiting. They can consume all your rodenticide in no time....
Ask these 4 questions when controlling ants
In ant control, one size does not fit all. Proper identification of the species can help determine the best method...
Tips & Tricks: How to make a correct ant identification
The simplest ant identification tips are also often the most helpful. Size, color and trailing behavior are three traits that...
‘Zombie’ ants video: Phorid flies used to combat fire ants
The University of Texas at Austin invasive species research program is attempting to control invasive fire ant populations in Texas...
New ant species found in frog’s stomach
Scientists discovered a new ant species while flushing the stomach of a frog in Ecuador, reports National Geographic. The new...
PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee: Larry Treleven dedicated to associations
Larry Treleven has spent practically his entire life serving in leadership roles, from his family company’s board of directors to...
Suspect all openings as insect entry points
How small a hole is required for insects to enter a building? We frequently look to doors, vents and openings...
Anderson Pest Solutions takes Insect Zoo on the road
Anderson Pest Solutions is midway through its Insect Zoo appearances for the year. The company has traveled to a children’s...
Ant-Like Robots Pull Car
Researchers at the Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Laboratory at Stanford University focused on the ant's anatomy and designed tiny robots...
Militant Bug Behavior
From our Lighter Side, department: Back in the day, Cracked magazine was a rival/rip-off of Mad magazine — two publications...
Caption This
You know you have a good quip to go in the ant’s word balloon. Why not share it with the...
Ask the Expert: Fly maggots , Hypoponera ants and drain fly
Q: A woman died in an apartment complex I service. She was dead for nine days before someone found her....
Callback Cures: Ants
Ants are the No. 1 nuisance pest in homes across the United States. They’re difficult to control and can be...