The thoracic tracheal system is well developed. The ventrally situated anterior thoracic spiracles occur between the pro- and ptero-thorax. The dorsally placed posterior thoracic spiracles occur ...

Talcum powder has a drying effect similar to chalk, but it's more effective because it enormously hinders the ants' movements and blocks their spiracles - tiny openings that enable them to breathe.

With the arrival of warm weather, we have something less pleasant to deal with too - pests like ants intruding into our homes. We may often find ants around our house during spring and summer, as ...