For example, ants have a variety of biological defenses. Fire ants bite and sting with a venom called solenopsin. They can also survive floods by clumping together to float on the water’s surface.

"They’re crawling over patios, they’re coming into our homes." Residents sound alarm after invasive red fire ants land over ...

As the warmth of spring creeps in, so too does the relentless return of the pesky ant, with the fire ant leading the charge, bringing chaos and an unwelcome sting to every corner they invade.

In today’s StarNews, Gareth does a great job explaining how fire ants got to North Carolina in the first place and the ...

ATLANTA ( WANF /Gray News) - A family in Georgia is suing a hospital after their 2-year-old daughter died after being bitten by fire ants. According to the lawsuit, Maya Getahun’s family brought her ...

Red and black fire ants are common in NC and can cause anaphylactic shock especially for vulnerable kids, elderly, and pets.

Fire ants, with their complex underground nests and versatile omnivorous diet, are notoriously resilient. Officially known as ...

Invasive fire ants, first arriving in the U.S. in 1918, have spread throughout the Southeast, causing problems for residents and farmers. Adding to the problem, red and black fire ants are ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Do you have a little fire ant problem? The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has the solution for you — and it’s free of charge. The state partnered with multiple pest ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Venomous fire ants swept up in floodwaters from Cyclone Alfred are forming teeming rafts and travelling downstream, sparking fears ...