We've all heard of the industrious nature of ants. We see their foraging paths and step on the little hills they make on the edge of the driveway. One of the most industrious kinds of ants i… Read More

Carpenter ants are one of the worst pests you can have in your home. They cause damage to your home by tunneling and nesting inside structures made of wood, hence the name carpenter ants. Ho… Read More

Scientific Name: Camponotus spp. Common Names: Carpenter Ant Color: Mainly black, but varies from brown and red Size: Up to 1 inch or 25 millimetres long (workers can be 3 to 13 mm), nearly… Read More

Editor’s note: We would like to introduce you to our newest blogpost series- Natural Selections of Van Cortlandt Park.  This series will focus on the creatures that call Van Cortl… Read More

While no one wants to see ants walking across their kitchen counters and floors, the truth is most ants are more of a nuisance than anything else. They're just looking for food and water and… Read More

There are a few species of ants found living in our area, and besides the question of “how do I get rid of these ants from my house”; we are often asked the question, “are… Read More

I’ve recently been informed about a new strategy/simulation game called Formicarium that is in development. The aim of the game seems to involve taking control of an ant colo… Read More

Many people think that those tiny ants in the house may seem to be an insignificant problem that can be left ignored. They certainly appear to be harmless except of course for some itchiness… Read More

Years ago my wife and I decided to move out of the city and into this quiet, wooded valley. I, a retired builder no longer in sync with the rhythm of the modern world was looking for a plac… Read More