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The invasive fire ants first hitched a boat ride to Alabama in 1918. Since then, they've marched into over a dozen states, ...
The discovery of a fire ant nest at Tweed Heads on the NSW far north coast has prompted a quick response from authorities.
The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian needle ant is able to nest in both “natural areas” like forests and areas ...
Farmers are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads ...
Scientists and farmers are pleading with the NSW and Albanese governments for extra funding after a fire ant nest was found ...
Find out where the ants are getting into the house by following their trails or looking for gaps to the exterior, then caulk those holes or plug them up with petroleum jelly. Then try laying down ant ...
The Minns Labor Government's disastrous response to red imported fire ants has again been highlighted, with the discovery of ...
A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...
An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the U.S., having been detected in at least 20 states. Their stings ...
Some experts warn that the spread of fire ants across Australia could pose serious threats to the environment, economy — and ...
There are several organic pesticides that control fire ants with reduced risk. One active ingredient is spinosad, a natural insecticide approved by the USDA for use in organic gardening.