Ants are social insects and the Solenopsis invicta species -- known as the fire ant -- is no exception. The social interactions of this invasive insect, which comes from South America, are framed ...

SALISBURY — Infestations of fire ants and reports of fire ant stings have come from all parts of the county. The pest is widespread throughout the county and has become very active over the past few ...

Warmer temperatures coupled with a few heavy rains have made the invasive fire ant population in Arkansas active earlier than normal, experts say. Kelly Loftin, University of Arkansas System Division ...

Finding carpenter ants in a home during early warm weather in spring can indicate there is a nest in the home. It is important to try to determine whether the ants are coming from an outdoor or an ...