IMPORTED FIRE ANT: Known for their venom, large mounds and bad attitude, imported fire ants have become a pest in 12 states in the South since their introduction, one species around 1920, a second ...

Fire ants inflict painful stings and create unsightly mounds in our landscapes. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that will eradicate them from a yard permanently. You will have to control fire ...

Fire ants inflict painful stings and create unsightly mounds in our landscapes, so most of us would be happier if there were no fire ants around. It’s interesting to note, however, that fire ants are ...

In a recent column on child safety in the garden, I mentioned getting rid of fire ant mounds in play areas. As a result, I’ve gotten a few questions on controlling fire ants, which can inflict painful ...

"Look at the cute little fire ants," said no one ever. That's because the invasive insects are despised for their painful bites, killing native wildlife and the unsightly mounds they build in people's ...

Q: Fire ants are building mounds in our yard as they do every spring. In the past we've treated for these nasty stinging pests, but this year we've added a new dog and are concerned that fire ants or ...

Fire ants can be a formidable foe. They come with a one-two punch of both biting and stinging. But the pain comes primarily from their venomous sting. When a mound is disturbed, sterile female worker ...

You may have seen those mounds popping up lately. And if you're from Texas, you know to stay away from them. Entomologists say recent rains are responsible for bringing fire ants to the surface in ...

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