But fire ant stings rarely occur in single digits. One ant can sting multiple times, and multiple ants can sting one person, which can lead to hundreds of stings. Fire ant stings can lead to pus ...

Ant bites and stings are more common than you think. Learn which ants are relatively harmless and which you should avoid at all costs.

Authorities have warned we could see 650,000 additional medical visits annually if the problem is not addressed.

Authorities are investigating how fire ants came to be at a rural subdivision but say it is likely they arrived in mulch, plants, turf or soil.

Hybrid fire ants, well established in East Tennessee and parts of Kentucky and North Carolina, are now infiltrating Southwest Virginia.