The discovery of a fire ant nest at Tweed Heads on the NSW far north coast has prompted a quick response from authorities.

There are calls for more action after a nest of the potentially deadly invasive pests was found in the state's north.

The Asian needle ant was first discovered in the U.S. in 1932 and found in at least three southeastern states. It is capable ...

A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...

An established colony of invasive, stinging ants was detected in East Baton Rouge this month, marking the first confirmed ...

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

Published in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research, their findings indicated that the little fire ant — also known as the electric ant — could have appeared from imported plants. Human activities from ...

Alabama's mild winter may have provided a much-needed break that locals deeply appreciated. However, according to pest expert ...

The Asian needle ant, an invasive species known for its painful sting, has been found in Arkansas, raising concerns about ...

Summer's here, but so are fire ants! Learn how these invasive pests cause electrical hazards and what the Federal Fire Ant ...

There are several ways to prevent ant hills from showing up in your yard, although it's important to keep in mind that having some ants can actually be beneficial. Despite being perceived as a ...

RICHMOND—A long-established invasive pest is marching across Virginia. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently announced that Virginia’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine has ...