The red imported fire ant has arrived in Franklin County as the species continues its spread north. Nearby Patrick County is now under quarantine to prevent its spread.

The Asian needle ant lives in damp places like rotting logs, mulch and soil, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

If you've ever had an encounter with a fire ant, you know they can be a literal pain to deal with, just make sure you aren't ...

Courtesy of David Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology "Aggressive" fire ants that float on water by linking thousands of their insect bodies together have invaded the Richmond area. Why it matters: ...

The occurrence of polygyny in hybrid fire ants from Mississippi was initially indicated by the clustering behavior of the workers around queens. Polygyny was demonstrated by the rate of oviposition of ...