If one gets electrocuted, its death releases a chemical cue to attack to the colony, said Roger Gold, an entomology professor at Texas A&M. “The other ants rush in. Before long, you have a ball ...

If you're living in the great state of Texas, you're no stranger to the troublesome ant problem that can wreak havoc on your home. But what if there were a simple, natural way to reclaim your domain?

Ph.D. student Juju Dessert will explore the fascinating world of leafcutter ants. These ants aren’t eating the leaves they carry—they use plant matter to cultivate a special fungus in their ...