Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants.

The number of people stung by red fire ants in Australia has increased significantly in past weeks, with 23 people requiring ...

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

LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook recommends a strategy called the Texas two-step. Borrowing its name from the country ...

The state government announces extra funding to help to tackle invasive fire ants, as the pests continue to take a toll on people, livestock and farmers' bottom lines.

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 ...

(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 ...