Australia is grappling with a surge in venomous red fire ant populations after heavy rains forced them above ground. These ...

Residents in Queensland's fire ant suppression zone are pleading for help, saying nest numbers and attacks on humans and ...

The number of people stung by red fire ants in Australia has increased significantly in past weeks, with 23 people requiring ...

can mean almost immediate pain as the fire ants bite you in an attempt to protect their home. If you do step on a fire ant hill, it’s important to know what actions to take to avoid ongoing and ...

Ebony Britton is the pained face of South East Queensland’s fire ant crisis. When the mother of two secured a cheap rental at ...

Since March 1, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program has received ... Rural that his feet were covered in sores after repeated ant bites. “They’re just everywhere, they’re crawling ...

Ms Britton, 39, and her sons Kaleb, 20, and Levii, 16, have been bitten by fire ants multiple times, with Kaleb developing an “extremely severe” allergic reaction to the painful bites.

The state government announces extra funding to help to tackle invasive fire ants, as the pests continue to take a toll on people, livestock and farmers' bottom lines.