Fire ants are a nasty nuisance in the Southeast, with painful and irritating bites and stings that can lead to serious health issues in rare cases. The red imported fire ant is an invasive species in ...

PRINCE GEORGE, Va. (WRIC) — Invasive Red Fire Ants have been identified in Prince George, and residents are warned to be on the lookout for signs of their colonies. The ants can be identified, of ...

It’s easy to lump ants into one category (you know, annoying pests you want out of your house ASAP), but there are actually more than 12,000 species around the world and each type of ant has its own ...

Ants are tough, tiny and organized insects that seem to find their way into every home. Now you can identify which species is in your midst by visiting the interactive website Antkey. The website ...

Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an infestation.

The American Museum of Natural History hosts this searchable database of ant species around the world. On this Web site from the California Academy of Sciences, read field guides, search for ant ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. From an ecological standpoint, most ants are great—they aerate ...

Native to South America, imported fire ants have now spread to parts of North America and elsewhere around the world. These invasive pests have painful stings that, in some cases, can cause serious ...