Help, my soil is infested — I asked the experts how to get rid of ants in my raised beds.

Ants farm aphids. They care for them, offer protection, and literally "farm" them – much like humans farm their livestock. Picture ants wearing the frayed straw hat, dirty blue dungarees or coveralls, ...

The ants protect the aphid colonies from insect predators and fungal infections and in some cases may take the aphids into shelter from inclement weather. In a few cases the aphids have evolved a way ...

If you find that vinegar hasn't been effective at controlling ants in your yard, there's another natural, chemical-free ...

Small sand mounds and many ants in the lawn initially seem harmless. However, garden experts advise taking a closer look. Ant ...

Some ants treat their own infections by eating aphids containing an antiseptic ingredient. In previous laboratory experiments, silky ants (Formica fusca) with fungal infections chose to eat food laced ...

Get rid of the problem before they crawl inside.

Ants are seldom included in the list of garden pests because some are beneficial because they snack on unwanted insects. However, every Southerner knows that aggressive fire ants are never welcome, ...

Ants are generally considered harmless—but that doesn't mean they're appreciated. Most people don't like the creepy sensation ...

Garden expert Benedict Vanheems recommends using your own easy-to-make insect repellent instead of relying on harsh chemicals ...

Q. Ever since the rain came, we’ve been invaded by ants. They are really tiny and get into everything! I first encountered Argentine ants after moving to California and knew they were not like any ...