Ants and bees possess complex neuronal networks enabling behaviors such as selective attention, social learning, and decision-making. Despite small brain size, ...

The Asian needle ant was first discovered in the U.S. in 1932 and found in at least three southeastern states. It is capable ...

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are helping to protect honey bee populations while developing new strategies for managing fire ant populations. Honey bees are a vital part of ...