Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A red ant on a leaf Ants are, more often than not, relatively harmless bugs to have in your yard, but if their nest is tearing up ...

Insects are definitely an inevitable part of outdoor living, but if ants have taken over your lawn, you’ll need help eradicating them. The best ant killers for lawns can help you control ant ...

Fire ants are similar in appearance to many other ants, so make sure you have correctly identified the species before attempting to solve your ant problem. Fire ants are very aggressive and will ...

Hand holding a cinnamon bottle over a plant - FotoHelin/Shutterstock Healthy lawn maintenance is dependent on a lot of factors, including a mowing schedule, fertilizer, and water. There are other ...

Fire ants inflict painful stings and create unsightly mounds in our landscapes. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that will eradicate them from a yard permanently. You will have to control fire ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

Large ant hills in your yard can be an eyesore. Plus they can make it tricky to mow your lawn or tend your garden—especially if those hills harbor stinging fire ants. If you’re ready to reclaim your ...

Key Takeaways Fire ant colonies build mounds on the soil’s surface, a sign of their network of underground tunnels.Fire ants sting repeatedly when they feel threatened, making colony removal necessary ...

Fire ant mounds can recover quickly after being mowed or disturbed, experts instead recommend insecticides for long-term managment. Researchers and Extension entomology specialists across the South ...

In a recent column on child safety in the garden, I mentioned getting rid of fire ant mounds in play areas. As a result, I’ve gotten a few questions on controlling fire ants, which can inflict painful ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Spring is near in Louisiana. The birds are singing and flowers are beginning to blossom in our landscapes. It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of ...