Fire Ants

Name: 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘢

Size: ~2.4 to 6 mm

Characteristics: Body color is usually red to brown with a black gaster. Sting is present at tip of the gaster.

Locations: Known for constructing characteristic dome-shaped mounds, usually made of soil. Mounds are often located in open areas such as lawns, fields, pastures, or along roadsides. In urban areas, fire ants may nest within structures such as buildings, homes, electrical boxes, or other man-made structures. Can enter buildings through cracks, crevices, or utility lines and establish nests inside walls, insulation, or other void spaces.