Fire Ants
Fire Ants (Solenopsis) are small (1/8 inch) reddish ants, with darker abdomens. They are often associated with visible mounds. The fire ant has two nodes and stings. When disturbed, the ant will “swarm” out of the mound in large numbers and inflect painful stings.
Fire Ant Habits
Mounds are usually found in sunny areas and can be quite large. They forage for any food source and colonies have multiple queens.
Questions To Ask About Fire Ants
- Has anyone been stung?
- Are there any allergic reactions?
- Have you seen any mounds?
- Have you ever seen these ants in the structure?
Fire Ant Inspection Tips
Trailing ants are found in structures and they will be trailing to a nest (most likely outside near the foundation). Do not disturb the nest during the inspection.
