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.

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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 ...

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I looked down in dismay to see that I had come to rest in a nest of fire ants. I brushed them off to the best of my ability, receiving more stings on my hands. I made it back to the house ...

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Yang hopes to launch a citizen-science network similar to the Taiwanese project so residents can flag outbreaks early, long before fire ants find a foothold in new counties. Drivers can cut the odds ...

“The frequency of new Sunshine Coast detections raises the spectre that fire ants have escaped the northern containment boundary, risking large-scale infestation,” he said. “We are concerned ...

What fire ants can teach us about making better, self-healing materials Research explores how ant 'rafts' bind together to survive flooding Date: May 15, 2024 Source: Binghamton University Summary ...