Fire ant (Solenopsis geminata) is an insect pest. It is a native of South America and was first detected in Alabama in the 1930's.
A human health hazard due to its aggressive behavior.
Fire ant
Solenopsis geminata
- 8/2020 - Queensland struggling to fight off fire ants that threaten to shut down tourist attractions
- 8/2020 - TO YOUR HEALTH: Do fire ants limit spread of meat allergy?
- 8/2020 - Finally, Something Good to Say About Fire Ants
- 8/2020 - Two steps to controlling fire ants
- 8/2020 - Invasive Fire Ants Limiting Spread of Meat Allergy, But Pose Their Own Dangers
- 8/2020 - Researchers: Invasive fire ants may limit spread of meat allergy
- 3/2020 - UCF biologist invents first pesticide-free method of killing fire ants
- 3/2020 - Sebastian taking aim at fire ants, other bugs taking over city ball fields
- 1/2020 - Expect more fire ants than usual this summer, experts say
- 1/2020 - Warmer winter causing fire ants to flourish in Volusia and Flagler counties