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

"They’re crawling over patios, they’re coming into our homes." Residents sound alarm after invasive red fire ants land over 20 people in hospital, kill puppy: 'They're just everywhere' first appeared ...

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

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

Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more ...

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 ...

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

A philosophical analogy about an ant jar has gained traction in recent times. This theory, also known as “red ants and black ants in a jar” scenario, serves as a metaphor to illustrate how ...

Alabama has two species of fire ants, the black and red imported ants. The black imported fire ant can be found in the northwestern part of the state, while the red imported fire ant resides in ...