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

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 ...

Fire ant control is unfortunately a never-ending battle in the South, but here are several options to fight the invasive ...

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

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(WDBJ) - Virginia Cooperative Extension is keeping an eye on hybrid fire ants. “We’ve seen farms that have anywhere from one mound to we have one now that has 58 mounds in a field,” said Amy Byington, ...

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.

Invasive fire ants, first arriving in the U.S. in 1918, have spread throughout the Southeast, causing problems for residents and farmers. Adding to the problem, red and black fire ants are ...