Ants are social insects and act as pests of several crop plants in agro, forest and horticultural ecosystems and also have medicinal and nutritional value. They also act as biological pest control agents. The book contain following chapters:

1. Introduction

2. Review of literature

3. Collection and preservation methods

4. Diversity of ants

5. Seasonal abundance and distribution

6. Biology, ecology and control of ants

7. Summary and conclusion

8. Bibliography

This book will be helpful for students, teachers, scientists, environmentalists, industrialists and medical/forensic workers.