Fire ants have earned their reputation as one of Australia's most damaging invasive pests. From ruined picnics to serious impacts on agriculture, biodiversity and public health, they are notoriously ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An active fire ant mound. Mounds can range from a few inches to over a foot tall and are often built in grasses for added ...

Targeted insecticides can be applied to individual mounds to eliminate the queen ant. For widespread infestations, broadcast pesticides offer a broader solution but come with safety precautions.

Fire ant colonies build mounds on the soil's surface, a sign of their network of underground tunnels. Fire ants sting repeatedly when they feel threatened, making colony removal necessary.