Red imported fire ants rank among the world’s most invasive and destructive species. In America, they cause $8.75 billion in ...

Fire and water do not normally mix. But when it comes to these imported fire ants, water is not a problem. In this ...

Harvester ants favor elevated, well-drained locations, and their colonies and nests are usually located in relatively ...

Like mercenaries of the natural world, fire ants are hardy, resilient, and vicious. They’ve become an invasive species thanks to their tendency to push away native species from their local habitat.

Myths Abound For Fire Ant Controls Fire ants are annoying, painful, and for those with certain allergies- medically dangerous ...

It resembles a common fire ant, and a sting is often attributed to that invasive species from South America. The Asian needle ant sting can trigger anaphylaxis. The United States Department of ...

Since March 1, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program has received 60 reports of extreme reactions to fire ant stings requiring medical attention, with 23 people hospitalized, ABC reported.