Ants are a nuisance to many homeowners, and most people don’t hesitate to reach out to their local exterminators to get rid of them. Many of us assume all ants are the same. However, when comparing ...

Ants are among the most recognizable, admired, dreaded and mythologized insects on earth. They are famed for their industry, work ethic, organization, militaristic skills and loyalty. Ants are also ...

Dozens of red imported fire ant nests have been found in Sicily, Italy – a sign that the invasive insects have become established in Europe. The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is a ...

They are small, equipped with a nasty reputation, hard to contain, and pack a potent bite. And now, after being rather stationary in recent years, the invasive invaders are back on the march. Since ...

Since the red imported fire ant is an invasive species, they have displaced other fire ant species native to Texas such as “Solenopsis geminata” or tropical fire ants. Oktavianus Mulyadi Pexels As the ...

Invasive species are a concern under any circumstances, but when they are named for their incredibly painful sting, you definitely need to watch out. Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invecta) earned ...