In fact, for every human being, there are roughly 2.5 million ants. So the short answer to "Why are there ants in my house ... social nature of ants is a big part of their success—and a ...

A reader in Fairfax Station, Va. A: Carpenter ants can cause serious structural damage to a house, so it’s smart to be concerned. These unusually large ants — often a quarter to half an inch ...

In fact, for every human being, there are roughly 2.5 million ants. So the short answer to “Why are there ants in my house ... social nature of ants is a big part of their success ...

This damage adds up: From 1930 to 2021, invasive ants caused an estimated $51 billion in economic losses. Ants range in size from the miniscule up to one inch long, and usually appear black ...