The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. An insect bites off another insect’s leg. Is this predatory behaviour, ...

Ant bites are common and, while occasionally painful, are rarely severe. There are several types of ants in the United States that bite, including fire ants, harvester ants, carpenter ants, and field ...

Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury such as a wound from war or a vehicle accident causes major tissue destruction or in instances of serious infection or disease. But ...

(CNN) — Humans aren’t the only ones capable of performing amputations to save lives. Florida carpenter ants have been observed biting off the injured limbs of nestmates, depending on the location of ...

If you’ve ever seen the damage carpenter ants can do, you understand why it’s so important to control them. My housemate used to see them regularly emerge from the wood slat ceiling of her bedroom ...

The best way to treat an infestation is to call a pest control expert, as DIY methods aren't always effective. If you notice a line of extra large ants coming and going in your home, you may have a ...

Carpenter ants are a nuissance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of daCarpenter ants are a nuissance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to homes.