The invasive pest has already colonised the United States – now recent flooding is raising fears it will do the same in Australia.

If you live in a rural or suburban area in the Southern states, you’ve likely seen a fire ant hill a few times in your life.

Fire ants are serious (and invasive) pests that are far more than just a nuisance—their stings happen suddenly and repeatedly, and they leave behind painful welts, itchiness, and even allergic ...

The red imported fire ant is no ordinary ant. It can inflict a severe sting and cause life-threatening allergic reactions in some people. If you step on a nest of fire ants, you could be attacked.