Fire ants are invading the Triangle, but there are ways to avoid the little pests from spreading. The fire ants are often found on garden plants, pine straw and other horticultural products. They are ...

Wake County is getting some unwelcome new residents -- fire ants. The ants originally came into the United States from Brazil in the 1920s, but they have only recently invaded the Triangle area. Other ...

Researchers from N.C. State say an invasive species of ant is slowly spreading through North Carolina's forests. The study says the Asian Needle Ant is slowly pushing out other ants, including those ...