The red imported fire ant has infested a property in Montecito. (Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images) A new population of "highly aggressive" red imported fire ants has infested a private property ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner's Office is responding to an active infestation of Red Imported Fire Ants, Solenopsis invicta, centralized in the ...

Southern states familiar with an invasive, stinging ant are facing a new foe: A hybrid bug that combines the fierce red fire ant and the hardy black fire ant. Imported fire ants have spread from their ...

Imported red fire ants are causing problems in the affluent community of Montecito near Santa Barbara, California offiicals say. Photo from Getty Images/iStockphoto An invasion of “highly aggressive” ...

Ants are among the most recognizable, admired, dreaded and mythologized insects on earth. They are famed for their industry, work ethic, organization, militaristic skills and loyalty. Ants are also ...

Ants are a nuisance to many homeowners, and most people don’t hesitate to reach out to their local exterminators to get rid of them. Many of us assume all ants are the same. However, when comparing ...

A new population of "highly aggressive" red imported fire ants has infested a private property in Montecito, according to Santa Barbara County officials. The ants are capable of biting and stinging ...