In today’s StarNews, Gareth does a great job explaining how fire ants got to North Carolina in the first place and the ...

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

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

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

It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of another sign of the changing seasons: fire ants. As temperatures warm, fire ants become more active.

In most cases, fire ant bites cause a burning sensation that lasts about an hour and can create blisters and pustules. The National Allergy Centre of Excellence, Australia’s peak allergy ...

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 Clevland Clinic, the symptoms of a fire ant sting happens in four stages: First, you’ll experience a burning or stinging sensation. Within about an hour, itchy bumps or welts will ...