The taxonomy of the 113 ant species recorded in Michigan, with an introduction describing the history of Michigan myrmecology.

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County factsheet on using baits to control ants found indoors.

View photos and read explanations of the life and building cycle of an ant colony. Click on the images for additional details.

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County factsheet on controlling ants found in and around the home.

Illustrations and key from the University of Nebraska for indentification of common one-node and two-node ants.

Links to recent scientific research papers about ants and other social insects.

Commercial photo archive offers images of Australian and international insect, wildlife, landscapes and plants. Browse a full listing of subjects.

Tour of the external anatomy of the Fire Ant.

A large collection of photos of ants in the their natural habit in Arizona. Photos are divided by species.

Photos and information on 130 species (57 genera) of Formicidae (ants) from Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Malaysia.

Includes introduction to this family of ants, species list, and identification keys.

John Longino's article about Costa Rican ants, as well as information on how to interpret the names of ant species and how to properly mount ant specimens for museum use.

This is a presentation of the research being done at the Cowling Arboretum, with general information on how to collect, identify and study ants.

An electronic book by Brian Taylor covering geography and history, ant mosaics, economic importance of ants, biodiversity and niches, and taxonomy.

Extensive information about the ants of California and Madagascar from the California Academy of Sciences. Includes browsable and searchable high-resolution images of specimens.

Why Argentine Ants invade homes in Southern California.

Information about Linepithema humile, one of the world's most invasive ant species, in New Zealand.

Offers facts regarding the Army ant's feeding habits and social structure.

Leaf cutter ant.

Guide to the Australian ant fauna. Biology, species list, identification keys, and descriptions.

Facts concerning ant trails and foraging behavior.

Pictures and information on these insects in Brisbane, Australia.

North American carpenter ant.

Links to resources about carpenter ants.

This University of Kentucky site offers detailed information about behavior and physiology of the common carpenter ant.

Information on carpenter ants and photography.

Detailed guidelines about dealing with carpenter ants in the home.

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County factsheet on carpenter ants--their behavior and control.

Research paper printed in 1999 investigates the causes behind Argentine ant invasions.

Ant facts: Interesting facts about ants

The master source of ant literature on the WWW.

Imported Fire ant Information from Purdue University

Frequently asked questions about Fire Ants from University of Texas.

Research and management of the fire ant from Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Tech University,University of Texas, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Biology of Imported Fire ants and control techniques for lawns and turf from University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service.

The ecology and taxonomy of ants in the central U.S.

A guide to Japanese ants and their taxonomy, as well as general information about ants. Available in English and Japanese.

A guide to the leafcutter ants (Atta, Acromyrmex), including biology, research, care, and images.

The basics of myrmecology (the study of ants), concentrating on species found in the British Isles.

A comprehensive website about the nature of ants, including pictures and links.

Close-up images of ants and other insects by Alex Wild.

A review of army ants of the new world. Includes maps and keys.

A worldwide resource for tracking exotic ants

Comprehensive resource includes nomenclature (scientific names), natural history, genus-level identification guide, and annotated bibliography.

Photo encyclopedia of various ants showing their biology and habits.

Description, pest control, management, and the effect of the diminishing red harvester ant population on the Texas horned lizard which is a protected threatened species.

History, biology and control of the Red Imported Fire Ant , an IPM pest fact sheet.

Illustrated article about how leafcutter ants learned to grow fungi.

Imported Fire Ant.

A personal site with links to information about ants, including keeping them as pets. Includes FAQ and message board.

Ohio State University Extension Factsheet on the pharaoh ant, and how it has established itself as a nuisance in hospitals, rest homes, and day care centers.

Discusses the architecture of ant nests, the growth of the colony, and the behavior of various species.

Information on fire ant control in the USA, including biology, chemical and biological controls, publications, contacts, and distribution maps.

Biology, identification and control of white-footed ants.