Red Imported Fire Ant
Solenopsis invicta
Highly aggressive pests that construct large dirt mounds and deliver painful, venomous stings capable of causing severe allergic reactions....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Highly aggressive pests that construct large dirt mounds and deliver painful, venomous stings capable of causing severe allergic reactions.
How to Identify the Red Imported Fire Ant
- ▸ Reddish-brown head and thorax with darker abdomen
- ▸ Two-node waist
- ▸ Dome-shaped mound with no central opening
- ▸ Erupt and swarm when disturbed
Health & Property Risks, High Risk
- ! Anaphylactic shock (potentially fatal)
- ! Painful pustules at sting sites
- ! Secondary infection
What to Do in Florida
Never disturb a mound, and keep children and pets away. Call a licensed pest professional for two-step colony treatment. Use epinephrine for severe reactions.
Professional Solutions from Mosquito Control Florida
Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- High
- Bites/Stings
- Yes
- Active Season
- Year-round
- Where Found
- yard
- Category
- biting-stinging
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Red Imported Fire Ant FAQ, Florida
Does the Red Imported Fire Ant bite in Florida?
Yes. The Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) bites or stings. Highly aggressive pests that construct large dirt mounds and deliver painful, venomous stings capable of causing severe allergic reactions.
When is Red Imported Fire Ant season in Florida?
In Florida, Red Imported Fire Ant activity is: Year-round.
What does a Red Imported Fire Ant look like?
Key ID features: Reddish-brown head and thorax with darker abdomen; Two-node waist; Dome-shaped mound with no central opening; Erupt and swarm when disturbed.
What should I do about Red Imported Fire Ants in my Florida yard?
Never disturb a mound, and keep children and pets away. Call a licensed pest professional for two-step colony treatment. Use epinephrine for severe reactions.
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