How a Fire Ant Stings
Thousands of fire ants live in just one fire ant nest. If a mound is disturbed, hundreds of ants immediately rush out, climb on whatever disturbed them, including humans, and sting. There is some …
Fire Ant Morphology, Reproduction, and Development
If it were it not for the painful experiences associated with fire ants, most people might find these creatures fascinating. Their life cycle and social behavior are surprisingly complex.
Habitat: Fire Ant Colony
Fire ants live in colonies in …
Fire Ant Treatment: Natural and Biological Control
Natural and Biological Control
Little black ants attacking fire ant queen.
Currently, the best biological control method for fire ants is to preserve other ant species that compete with them for food and nesting sites, attack small fire ant colonies, …
Management Options of Fire Ants for Electrical Equipment and Utility Housings
Electrical Equipment and Utility Housing
Fire ant mounds in electric utility housing. Photo by S.B. Vinson
Fire ants frequently infest electrical equipment. They chew on insulation, can cause short circuits, and can interfere with switching mechanisms. Air conditioners, traffic signal …
Imported Fire Ant History
Other Impacts of Fire Ants
Imported fire ants build unsightly mounds that interfere with farm operations.
Many aspects of imported fire ants can be beneficial, but they can cause many problems.
Impact of Fire Ants on Wildlife
In areas where fire ant populations are very …
Fire Ant Management Product Evaluations
Fire Ant Management Product Evaluations
Guidelines for arrangements made between Texas AgriLife Extension Service and those interested in developing imported fire ant management products are outlined in the fact sheet Animal and Plant Health Protection Evaluation Protocol.
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Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas
Fire Ants in California
After the initial discovery of red imported fire ants in Orange County and parts of Los Angeles County and Riverside County, California, in October 1998, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) delineated the infestation and issued proclamations …
Regional Information about Fire Ants
Fire Ant Programs WithIn the U.S.
Fire ants are found in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and sporadically in Maryland. They have also …