It's a rule here in the South. Following a heavy rain on Sunday, on Monday your yard becomes a death zone dotted with little, red-clay volcanoes—mounds teeming with fire ants just itching to sting you ...

Stepping on a fire ant mound ruins a beautiful afternoon outside. These aggressive insects swarm quickly and deliver painful stings that leave itchy, burning welts on your skin. Having them in your ...

Fire ants have become an all too familiar threat across Texas, turning backyards and parks into places people have to navigate carefully. The invasive red imported fire ant, or Solenopsis invicta, is ...

Imagine you set out for a leisurely stroll along your yard and notice a disturbed patch of land. While your first thought might not be "what's that nest in my yard," you want to take precautionary ...

Texas is known for its extreme heat and diverse wildlife, but one of the state’s most persistent pests is also one of its smallest: the fire ants. Known for painful stings and aggressive swarming ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock / AOKSANG STUDIO Credit: Shutterstock / AOKSANG STUDIO If you live in a warm climate, you've likely had at ...