Lasius orientalis and Lasius umbratus—invade and overtake a host ant colony. In both cases, the parasitic ant queen invades the nest and sprays the host colony queen with what is likely formic acid.

For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.

A new study published in Current Biology documented the queen of an ant species dethroning the queen of another species using ...

Newly mated parasitic queen ants invade colonies and spray their victims with a chemical irritant that provokes the workers to kill their mother.

Or, just pitch it! Fruit Flies If fruit flies and their eggs have invaded your kitchen, use this trick to get rid of them: ...

Install fine-mesh screens on windows and doors. Use a bed net if you live in mosquito-prone areas. Check for tears or gaps ...

Ghost ants can be a major pest if allowed to enter your home. Follow these steps to keep them out, or, if they're already ...

Wondering how to get rid of ants in the house? Pest removal experts told us how to identify and get rid of these critters, ...

From ant infestations to bird nesting, spider outbreaks, and slugs, these are the most commonplace household pests and how to get rid of ...

Small red or orange beetles with spots have been giving ladybugs a bad rap for the havoc they've been giving Michigan residents ahead of winter. As cold weather approaches, Asian beetles, an invasive ...

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When a surprise visit turns into an ultimatum, one woman is forced to choose between her pet and her peace Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working for PEOPLE since 2025.