Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red imported fire ants – known as RIFA – are spreading throughout the southern U.S., and if there are enough nests in an area, ...

A tiny group of insects arriving unnoticed in a busy port can seem insignificant at first. But invasive species can turn an accidental introduction into a long-running ecological and agricultural ...

Where red imported fire ants are a problem, broadcasting a fire ant bait one to three times per year can be a cost-efficient ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southern states familiar with an invasive, stinging ant are facing a new foe: A hybrid bug that combines the fierce red fire ant ...

Australians are being urged to check their backyards after a tiny but highly invasive pest triggered a warning over a potential $2 billion annual threat.

A nest of the insects, one of the world’s worst pests, was found in a logistics hub in Enfield three weeks ago but announced to the public only today.

Red imported fire ants cause significant economic damage and pose health risks. Climate change, urban sprawl, and flooding are exacerbating the fire ant problem in Florida. Scientists are exploring ...

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 ...