Two nests of the highly invasive red imported fire ants have been detected and destroyed outside of official biosecurity ...

The United States Department of Agriculture says anaphylaxis may cause swelling of the tongue or throat, constriction of the ...

As the warmer weather brings people outdoors across Houston, fire ants are waiting. Out of the 210 species of ants in Texas, the fire ant is the one singled out as a serious nuisance to humans ...

It resembles a common fire ant, and a sting is often attributed to that ... Department of Agriculture says anaphylaxis may cause swelling of the tongue or throat, constriction of the airway ...

Pustules resulting from fire ant stings. Photos: Invasive Species Council The most common reaction is a burning sensation, redness and swelling. In addition to health impacts, fire ants feed on ...