Q: As I was getting out of the shower, I noticed a few small black ants crawling near the drain. Upon closer inspection, I saw more ants around the floor mat, sink, and trash can. Why are there ants ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The good news is they don’t carry disease, and only two types (fire ants and Asian needle ants) sting.

Q: We have ants in the kitchen. I think it started because our cats got a little messy with their food bowls. After putting down a tray under the bowls, the problem has gotten better but is not ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ants might be small, but they can cause a huge problem if they manage to invade your home. While ants are ...

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For such tiny creatures, ants can really have a big impact on a yard. Whether you’re dealing with one annoying ant hill or a total infestation of ant colonies, if these little insects are disrupting ...