Virginia may have a new ally in the fight against one of the most invasive insects threatening trees, crops, and other ...

Honeypot ant honey is most effective against golden staph bacteria. ( Supplied Danny Ulrich ) "They dig for the honeypot ants, excavating the nests, and they collect the engorged ants that have ...

Aboriginal people have used honeypot ants to treat everything from cuts to colds for generations. Now modern science is catching up, finding the ants could hold the key to new medical treatments.

The researchers found the ant’s honey is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium commonly known as golden staph. The bacteria colonise on the skin and nose of people, but if they enter ...

Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make ... a bacterium commonly known as golden staph.

The repletes are fed by other members of the colony, who forage for nectar and honeydew in the environment. The repletes accumulate a golden honey-like substance in their flexible abdomens.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are helping to protect honey bee populations while developing new strategies ...

Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally. The team studied the ...

While most honey comes from honey bees (Apis mellifera), other insects such as stingless bees, wasps and even ants can produce honey-like products from plant nectar.