In today’s StarNews, Gareth does a great job explaining how fire ants got to North Carolina in the first place and the ...

Spring weather is here to stay bringing a pesky, stinging insect with it. See what we know about the fire ant and how to ...

Here's a look at the three species of fire ants found in the Tar Heel State. More: Aggressive behavior, crossbreeding are ...

Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants across NC. Mother ...

Officially known as red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta), they are native to tropical central South America and were ...

Over the past century, red fire ants have spread throughout much of the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, China and ...

Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more ...

Red and black fire ants are common in NC and can cause anaphylactic shock especially for vulnerable kids, elderly, and pets.

The stinging fire ants were initially introduced to the United States from South America via the port of Mobile. In 1953, the Department of Agriculture carried out its first official survey ...