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.

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Much as I agree with the need to eradicate the red imported fire ant or RIFA (Solenopsis invicta), there is no need to misreport or sensationalise. The baby that died in the day care centre in America ...

Standing just over an inch in length, the bullet ant may not seem intimidating at first glance. However, its reputation precedes it. In the lush tropical rainforests of Central and South America, ...

As they locked in their answer, Ant joked: 'I've seen the eyes, and the hat, and the nose, but I've never seen how long the cable is.' Had they got the exact answer, the pair would have banked £ ...

It can also cause swelling, redness, nausea, and fever. It is described as one of the most painful experiences a human can endure, which is why it has earned the distinction of having the most ...

It’s not just humans who have trouble making amends—Earth’s 20 quadrillion ants aren’t quick to forgive, either. Ants primarily rely on their fine-tuned olfactory sense to differentiate ...