Summer is here, which brings out all the seasonal bugs and insects. Whether it’s mosquitoes in your yard or a fruit fly infestation, it seems there’s no escaping those pesky bugs. And just when we ...

Red imported fire ants are an invasive ant species originally from South America. These aggressive ants have been spreading across the southern United States for years and are now found in at least 17 ...

Spotting an ant inside your home is always a headache since it's never just one that makes its way inside. They are social insects, which means they rarely travel alone. But while finding a few ants ...

There are over 12,000 species of ants. Most are seen as pests that invade homes and take over pantries in their search for food. The majority of these ants are found marching on the floor, up walls, ...

Flying ants and termites are often mistaken for each other during their flying stages. Even before they sprout wings, ants and termites dwell in the same habitats and can appear to be the same shape ...

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 ...

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 ...

Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants. Red imported fire ants are the most common fire ant species in North ...

Red imported fire ants cause significant economic damage and pose health risks. Climate change, urban sprawl, and flooding are exacerbating the fire ant problem in Florida. Scientists are exploring ...