Red imported fire ants are a particularly nasty type of ant because they are aggressive, and inflict painful stings that may be life threatening. That's in addition to being a serious threat to ...

The importance of identifying and treating bug bites and stings, which range from minor nuisance to life threatening, can’t ...

According to the submission to the inquiry by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), anaphylaxis is almost three times more common with fire ant stings than with ...

They can impact native biodiversity, blind pets and cause residents and farmers to move to avoid relentless stings. MISC said it needs the community’s help to find little fire ant infestations ...

Fire Ants are infamous for their aggressive behavior and painful stings. Found in the southern US and other warm climates, their sting can cause allergic reactions and even anaphylaxis in some cases.

So the areas that you're most likely to get bug bites or stings, are in the picnic area from fire ants. The other areas are wooded or dead trees, because bees and wasps like to stay there.

Fire ant stings can cause red, swollen welts that burn and itch. They can also, on occasion, cause painful pus-filled lesions, according to WebMD. Welts caused by the stings can "last for weeks ...

Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place. Entomologist Justin Schmidt recorded his own experience of venomous stings, to rate and describe the ...

Considered a super pest, fire ants can cause major ecosystem changes and agricultural loss by feeding on native plants and animals. Their stings can also kill people. The Invasive Species Council ...