Scientists document a new form of host manipulation where an invading, parasitic ant queen "tricks" ant workers into killing their queen mother. The invading ant integrates herself into the nest by ...

Ants: They're creepy, they're crawly, and they're generally a nuisance. They can also be tough to get rid of, depending on the species. Field ants (Formica spp.), also known as thatching ants due to ...