Southern states familiar with an invasive, stinging ant are facing a new foe: A hybrid bug that combines the fierce red fire ant and the hardy black fire ant. Imported fire ants have spread from their ...

This kind of bites: Climate change is making fire ants an increasingly hot topic in Florida these days. But our efforts to tame them may only be scratching the surface. Red imported fire ants rank ...

The population of tiny stinging ants has surged despite efforts to control the invasive species. Experts fear devastating consequences if the infestation spirals out of control.

An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the United States with detections in at least 20 states. Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, have been found mostly in the ...

They're stealthy, travel in small groups or even alone, and can pretty much live anywhere in North Carolina. While not as big as other invasive insects or aggressive as the more well-known and visible ...

HONOLULU – October is Stop the Ant Month in Hawaii and a multi-agency effort throughout the month will encourage residents to collect and submit ants from their properties to help detect and control ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The State of Hawaii is launching a multi-agency effort this month to stop the spread of invasive ants. Officials said October is “Stop the Ants Month” and encourage ...