While some ants are harmless (though not fun to have in the home), Dr. Giangreco says fire ant bites are worth monitoring.

Stepping on a fire ant hill, sometimes referred to as a mound, 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 ...

Did you know that all ants have the ability to bite but only a handful living in the U.S. ever do? Rarely fatal and not often considered dangerous, bites mostly occur when an ant or its nest is ...

Venomous fire ants swept up in floodwaters ... people would seek medical attention for bites every year, including up to 175,000 people for allergic reactions such as hives, welts and swelling ...