Some people say they've already noticed some winged ants appearing this year, a little earlier than expected. Find out more, ...

Flying ants may seem more formidable than their tiny ant counterparts. Interestingly, though, flying ants—also known as swarmers or alates—aren’t actually a different variety of ant at all. They’re ...

Every summer, millions of flying ants swarm around the UK. Flying ants — also known as swarmers or alates — are not harmful, however, their constant swarming on 'flying ant day' can be irritating.

Perhaps the only thing more frustrating than dealing with an army of ants crawling into your home is watching them take flight. Also known as alates, winged ants are typically reproductive ants ...

A swarm of flying ants crawling over the ground. - Christian Feldhaar/Getty Images Flying ant season is on the horizon, with winged male and female ants emerging throughout July and August to mate.

Follow these expert tips to stop swarms in their tracks ...

Residents are being urged to prepare for the seasonal spike ...

Specialists are predicting Britain will soon see huge swarms of flying ants, thanks to an ideal mix of sporadic wet and warm conditions moving across the UK.

There is no specific Flying Ant Day as the decision as to when the migrations happen is made at different points in different parts of the UK, but is usually felt in mid to late summer - in July or ...

Experts explain what attracts bugs indoors, why some species swarm, and the best ways to usher them back outside without harming them.

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Winged ants emerge from the soil on hot summer days with one goal: find a mate — fast. These insects are annoying, but experts say they play a vital role in the environment. By Derrick Bryson Taylor ...