(Much like termites, which cause far more severe damage ... For example, ants have a variety of biological defenses. Fire ants bite and sting with a venom called solenopsin.

“With a high termite presence in the Southeast ... Even if you’ve never had fire ants in your yard, these pests can become an issue after a storm. That’s because they are able to form ...

Like termites, carpenter ants can weaken structural ... Most of the time bites and stings may be painful (from leafcutters and red fire ants especially) but they are rarely serious.