W hile both fire ants and red ants are red in color, they are not interchangeable. One major difference between them is the ...

Is this a fire ant? Tawny ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey, create huge supercolonies that are ...

Think back to a time you helped someone move a heavy object, such as a couch. While at first the task may have appeared ...

Ever wondered if pyramid ants and fire ants are best buddies or fierce rivals? Dive into their quirky differences and find ...

Believe it or not, viewers have submitted videos of piles of red ants on what appears to be a floating raft made of insects.

Fire ants are stinging ants of the genus Solenopsis. A typical fire ant colony produces large mounds in open areas, and feeds mostly on young plants, seeds, and sometimes crickets. Fire ants often ...

Authorities use DNA testing and tracing to work out the origin of fire ants found more than 700 kilometres outside the ...

Mowers, whipper snippers and other garden devices could be harbouring one of Australia's most feared invasive pests.

Physical Colony Removal Physically removing fire ant colonies should be considered a last resort, and if not done correctly, it can be more harmful than helpful. If you're particularly sensitive ...

Santa Barbara County has spent a total of $15,000 eradicating local populations of red imported fire ants to prevent the invasive species from spreading.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are helping to protect honey bee populations while developing new strategies for managing fire ant populations. Honey bees are a vital part of ...

Virginia agricultural officials have expanded the state’s red imported fire ant quarantine to include Pittsylvania County, Danville, and Halifax County as warming temperatures accelerate the ...