Spring weather is here to stay bringing a pesky, stinging insect with it. See what we know about the fire ant and how to ...

Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants. Red imported fire ants are the most common fire ant species in North ...

Originally from South America, the red imported fire ant, or Solenopsis invicta, is one of the world’s most invasive species. Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is ...

According to Orkin, the sting of a red imported fire ant starts with a burning sensation that intensifies and can lead to the formation of small, pus-filled blisters. The venom contains alkaloids that ...

bringing chaos and an unwelcome sting to every corner they invade. Alabama has two species of fire ants, the black and red imported ants. The black imported fire ant can be found in the ...

(CNN) — The number of people stung by red fire ants in Australia has increased significantly in past weeks, with 23 people requiring hospital treatment since the beginning of March, according to ...