Red imported fire ants are an invasive ant species originally from South America. These aggressive ants have been spreading across the southern United States for years and are now found in at least 17 ...

Ouch! You were digging in your yard to plant, and you just felt a sting delivered courtesy of a fire ant. You may think of fire ants as just one type of ant capable of such a sting, but the truth is ...

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. Alabama ...

Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants. Red imported fire ants are the most common fire ant species in North ...

North Carolina is in the top 15 states for pest control searches - and ants are one of the biggest troublemakers. In June 2024, Excel Pest Services posted data found on all 50 states, ranking them ...

Oregano oil contains a compound that makes fire ants avoid treated soil. This natural approach may offer a safer option for ...

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

Whether you have dodged their mounds while walking around your yard or endured a painful sting, you know how pesky and dangerous fire ants can be to humans, pets, and gardens. Known as red imported ...

North Carolina ranks 14th in the US for pest-related Google searches, with ants being a major concern. Red imported fire ants, known for their painful stings and aggressive behavior, are present in ...