While it's a good idea to avoid all fire ants, certain species can be more damaging to the local ecosystem and more dangerous ...

Ants may be small, but some species pack a powerful punch with their venom. Among these, the South American bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) is famous for delivering one of the most excruciating stings ...

Southern states familiar with an invasive, stinging ant are facing a new foe: A hybrid bug that combines the fierce red fire ant and the hardy black fire ant. Imported fire ants have spread from their ...

Fire ant bites can sting multiple times. Here's what you need to know about treating those bites, according to health experts ...