The girls' parents “looked on helplessly as their daughter slowly died from lack of oxygen," the lawsuit states ...

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

The number of people stung by red fire ants in Australia has increased ... northeastern Australia have battled the ant for years, but the number of attacks on livestock and people has exploded ...

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 ...

Getahun's parents took her to the hospital after she was bitten by fire ants. The complaint states the 2-year-old was experiencing respiratory distress due to an allergic reaction, adding she ...

The hybrid fire ants thrive in warm open areas and build mounds up to two feet tall. They can be distinguished by their shiny, red coats. Their queens can can release around 2,000 eggs per day.

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.

Alarming reports of fire ants "rafting" through floodwaters have prompted a border crackdown in an attempt to stop the spread of the global super pest.