Pest Library » Fire Ants

Size:

There are many sizes of workers in the colony, ranging from 1/8-inch to almost 3/8-inch in length.

Color:

Reddish brown.

Behavior:

Fire ants pose a health risk to anyone venturing into areas where the ants are found. Although the vast majority of stings result only in a raised welt that may develop a white pustule, a person allergic to insect stings could experience a more serious reaction. Additionally, a person seldom receives just one sting. Rather, dozens or even hundreds of stings can be inflicted quickly on a person accidentally kneeling or standing next to or on a fire ant mound.