Ants may seem harmless, but some species pose serious threats due to their venom, aggressive behavior, or destructive habits.

Ants can be more than just a nuisance. Some species, like the dangerous harvester ants, can be very potent, and in fact, some researchers suggest that they are one of the most toxic insects on Earth.

Rasberry recalled how imported fire ants once vanquished the big, native harvester ants that were a food source for the now-rare horny toad. He fears that crazy ants could cause even more serious ...

Today, native Californian ant species like harvester ants and odorous house ants, among others, continue to face the invasive territorial threat posed by the Argentine ants. Much like the cane ...