THE WEIRD COLONY STRUCTURE OF THE WHITE-FOOTED ANT
An overview of the unusual characteristics of the white-footed ant, with tips for gaining control.
September 1, 2022
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Category: Ant Research
HOW DO ANTS EAT SOLID FOOD?
The latest research into ant behaviour shows that ant larvae have a pivotal role in allowing adult ants to ingest solid food.
March 1, 2022
SUPERGENE EXPLAINS FIRE ANT COLONY STRUCTURE
A specific collection of genes has been identified as the reason why red imported fire ant nests have either one or multiple queens.
March 1, 2022
EXPOSED: GLOBAL ANT TRADE
Acquiring invasive species of ants to keep as pets appears to be a growing interest worldwide, according to a recent investigation.
September 1, 2021
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THESE FOUR SPECIES OF BLACK ANT?
Time for the black ant challenge! Can you correctly identify the black ants pictured here?
November 1, 2020
ANTS HAVE LONG-TERM FOOD MEMORY
A team of researchers has discovered that a species of desert ant can recognise food odours for the duration of its life – a valuable skill when living in a challenging environment.
November 1, 2020
ANTS, THE MASTERS OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Ants are known for their efficient way of tracking in straight lines, but how do they manage traffic when their numbers increase to the thousands?
January 1, 2020
PLANTS FEED ANTS FOR PROTECTION
Researchers have discovered the means by which plants provide nectar to ants, in return for bodyguard-like protection.
January 1, 2020
VIRUS COULD CHANGE HOW WE CONTROL FIRE ANTS
Research from Japan’s University of Kyoto suggests that a virus that infects the ants could be the key to understanding – and manipulating – the feeding behaviour of the red imported fire ant. (Photo credit: Kyoto University/Yang)
January 1, 2019
NEW SPECIES OF EXPLODING ANT IDENTIFIED
A species of so-called ‘exploding ant’ from the rainforests of Borneo has been identified, the first of its kind to be discovered in over 80 years. (Main photo credit: Alexey Kopchinskiy)
June 1, 2018
