DEAR JOAN: During these rains, we are getting numerous “mini-volcanoes” in our yard, and I think these are ant mounds. Is ...

We are seeing mounds in concrete openings and in bare soil and lawn areas. What else could it be? — Brian Serpa, San Jose ...

DEAR JOAN: During these rains, we are getting numerous “mini-volcanoes” in our yard, and I think these are ant mounds. Is this typical for this time of year? I suspect these ants are enlarging ...

The woman said she can no longer use her yard in Kiama, a coastal town south of Sydney, thanks to the 'metropolis of ant mounds' which are now spread across her once beautifully manicured lawn.