Ant behaviors must be considered in developing microbial control agents. Approaches to overcoming the behavioral responses of the red imported fire ant to the entomopathogen Beauveria bassiana ...

resulting in the development of special physical characteristics and interesting behavior. For example, ants have a variety of biological defenses. Fire ants bite and sting with a venom called ...

Agricultural officials in Southern California are battling an active infestation of red imported fire ants that are "highly ...