Native to South America, fire ants were accidentally imported to Alabama in the 1930s and are considered an invasive species ...

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 ...

Fire ant colonies build mounds on the soil’s surface, a sign of their network of underground tunnels. Fire ants sting repeatedly when they feel threatened, making colony removal necessary.

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 ...