The southern fire ant and red imported fire ant both inhabit lawns and can bite and sting people and pets. In California, we have both species,, and they can coexist in proximity. Both species are reddish in color and show worker size variation, meaning that workers range from small to large within

Red Imported Fire Ant baits are among the most effective tools for controlling these invasive and aggressive pests. Designed to target entire colonies, baits combine a slow-acting toxicant with an attractant that worker ants collect and share with the rest of the colony, including the queen. This en

Red Imported Fire Ants are invasive insects known for their painful stings and the significant damage they can cause to human health as well as pets, wildlife, and even agriculture. Managing these invasive ants is primarily done using liquid insecticides and granular baits. Here we will discuss each

Published: 2 July 2019 By: Siavash Taravati & Jung Kim Collaborator: Jung Kim Red Imported Fire Ant is an invasive species from South America which arrived in California sometime between 1997 and 1998. RIFA bites and stings people and pets and its control may require professional help from licensed