A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...

The dreaded fire ant is highly aggressive and its bite produces a slightly more intense skin response. According to Dr. Neha Pathak of WebMD , “The fire ant sting typically causes red hive-like ...

Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants. Mother Nature had ...

Australia is facing a fiery crisis—quite literally—as an explosion in red fire ant populations has left 23 people hospitalized and countless others suffering painful stings. The tiny but ...

Both this species of imported fire ant and Solenopsis invicta — the red imported fire ant — have a central tooth on the front portion of their heads. This tooth is flanked by two other teeth .

Like mercenaries of the natural world, fire ants are hardy, resilient, and vicious. They’ve become an invasive species thanks ...

Once you’ve gotten away from the red ant hill and removed as many of the ants from your body as possible, assess the bites and apply first aid. Start by gently cleansing the area with soap and ...

Since March 1, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program has received 60 reports of extreme reactions to fire ant stings requiring medical attention, with 23 people hospitalized, ABC reported.

In rare cases, people have died after numerous bites from the venomous red imported fire ant. Advertisement “[Death is] a risk for anybody that’s susceptible to anaphylactic shock,” said Hoddle.

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 Read More Skip to content ...

By Jack Guy, CNN (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 ...

By Jack Guy, CNN (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 ...