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When you're out enjoying nature, there's almost nothing more frustrating than suffering an ant bite. That's why it's so important to be aware of which ant species are prone to attack. While most people are aware that several species of large ants are prone to biting, few people know that small ants can also bite many times as painfully as their larger counterparts.

There are several ant species that you may encounter in your home, including the common carpenter ant. If you see one of these ants in your home, then you probably want to know as much as you can about this species, including whether they're likely to bite you and your family.

Even though ants are one of the most plentiful creatures on our planet, they still have natural enemies. Most of these natural enemies live alongside the ants and help keep their population under control. However, sometimes humans have to introduce these natural enemies to control invasive ants. Discover more about the natural enemies of ants and where they're found.

While it's true that queen ants have wings at one point, they don't keep them forever. In fact, how they lose them is quite shocking. Read on to learn the brutal details and other exciting ant facts.

12 crazy facts about the world's craziest ants.

North America is home to around 1,000 different ant species, and the United States has about 700 of those species. With such variety, you know you will find ants just about anywhere, and especially in your home. Discover more about the common ants you can find around your home, including where they like to live and what they like to eat.

It's nice that baking soda is an all-natural insecticide that's safe to use around humans and pets. Thankfully, it's also quite effective at killing ants if used properly.

When you step out into your yard and see a mound, you're probably quick to worry that you have giant fire ants or another type of bad ants — meaning a species that poses a risk to your plants or could leave you with a nasty bite.

Argentine ants are the most invasive and agile ant species, well-known for displacing native ant populations. They're believed to have entered the United States through coffee and sugar shipments from Argentina. Today, the colonies have invaded South America, South Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Southern United States.