Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red imported fire ants – known as RIFA – are spreading throughout the southern U.S., and if there are enough nests in an area, ...

It’s a milit-ant takeover. Red fire ants have finally made the pilgrimage to Europe — and are threatening to take over the continent, according to a new study. The tiny insects — considered one of the ...

One of the most invasive species in the world is Solenopsis invicta, a red fire ant species with a painful sting. Native to South America, the ant has established itself across the globe. A group of ...

One of the most invasive species in the world is Solenopsis invicta, a red fire ant species with a painful sting. Native to South America, the ant has established itself across the globe. In an ...

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 ...

Although scientists have identified over 12,000 species of ants, you'll be relieved to know that only a few are likely to turn up in your house or garden. When you find these unwelcome invaders, ...

Red imported fire ants are a threat to people, biodiversity and agriculture. On the mainland, this species has reached the Northern Territory and Queensland, where it is most entrenched, having been ...

Red imported fire ants are a particularly nasty type of ant because they are aggressive, and inflict painful stings that may be life threatening. That’s in addition to being a serious threat to ...