Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are 2.5 million ants for every person on Earth — and sometimes it seems like they’re all trying to break into your kitchen.

Keep mulch, leaf litter, and vegetation at least 10 to 12 inches away from the foundation. Trim back any tree branches or ...

There are a myriad of DIY ant killers that utilize everyday products like baking soda and sugar, so it's no wonder cornmeal has entered the conversation. However, if you expect this particular ...

Although ants generally don't harm people, infestations are a major nuisance. Fortunately, DIY and professional pest control options exist. If you see scout ants in your home, kill them immediately.

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...