Ouch. What stung me?

  Fire Ants Fire Ants can sting several times Male fire ants die soon after mating A fire ant queens’ lifespan is 7 years or more Fire ants are extremely aggressive, especially if their nest is disturbed The fire ant uses it’s antennae to hear, smell, find and...

Fun Fact Friday – Fire Ants

Fun Fact Friday – Fire Ants Fire Ants can sting repeatedly. Fire Ants look very much like ordinary ants. Fire Ants are reddish brown to black in color. Fire Ants feed mostly on young plants and seeds. Fire Ants are well-known for their venomous sting. Fire Ants...

The Fire Ant Sting

Have you noticed any raised white pustules (red, tender bumps with white pus at their tips) that itch and last for days after being outside?  You or your pets may have had an unfortunate intimate encounter with fire ants. Yes, fire ants do sting and it hurts....