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

Virginia has expanded its Imported Fire Ant Quarantine zone to include Petersburg and surrounding areas due to a growing infestation. Imported fire ants, originally from South America, pose risks to ...

Fire ants swarm when they attack, delivering multiple painful stings that can trigger allergic reactions. Their mounds damage landscaping, and their aggressive behavior poses a threat to native ...

The red fire ant, native to South America and notorious both for its venom, aggression, and ability to exact agricultural damage had arrived, raising alarms.

Disturb them and they’re likely to swarm you, biting ten to 20 times per attack and injecting venom that causes an intense burning sensation, followed by itchy blisters. Scientists know them as ...

Asian needle ants are an invasive insect species spreading in the U.S. The ants can leave a painful sting, with potentially severe health reactions. An invasive species of stinging, carnivorous ...

The ants remained relatively localized well into the 1970s, research shows. In 1962 a very thorough inventory of the ants of North Carolina was conducted by entomologist W.G. Carter.

The little fire ant, a species native to Central and South America, was recently identified in Los Cristianos in southern Tenerife of the Canary Islands. Notorious for its invasive properties, the ...

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 ...

The red imported fire ant has arrived in Franklin County as the species continues its spread north. Nearby Patrick County is now under quarantine to prevent its spread. The Virginia Cooperative ...

Insects use a wax layer on their bodies to prevent water loss. Furthermore, they use the layer for communication. Although ...

While not aggressive like the fire ant, the Asian needle ant's sting can bring intense pain that comes and goes over several hours or even days. Meet the Asian needle ant. Better yet, try to avoid it.