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 ...

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 ...

It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of another sign of the changing ...

Ebony Britton is the pained face of South East Queensland’s fire ant crisis. When the mother of two secured a cheap rental at ...

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.

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The number of ...

“If left untreated, they can destroy crops, gardens and parks and endanger humans, wildlife, animals and pets,” it added. Over the past century, red fire ants have spread throughout much of ...