In reality, however, fire ants have a venomous sting that can cause burning and leave behind itchy and sore welts. The ability to sting isn't the only reason fire ants are a threat, though.

Ever wanted to know what a bullet ant sting feels like, without putting yourself through the pain? Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place.

A Windward Aviation helicopter had gel bait refilled while it was running to save money and time in a joint effort Tuesday to treat an infestation of ants on 150 acres in Nahiku from the air for ...

Authorities are investigating how fire ants came to be at a rural subdivision but say it is likely they arrived in mulch, plants, turf or soil.

For example, ants have a variety of biological defenses. Fire ants bite and sting with a venom called solenopsin. They can also survive floods by clumping together to float on the water’s surface.

The red imported fire ant is no ordinary ant. It can inflict a severe sting and cause life-threatening allergic reactions in some people. If you step on a nest of fire ants, you could be attacked.