"They’re crawling over patios, they’re coming into our homes." Residents sound alarm after invasive red fire ants land over ...

Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants.

Red and black fire ants are both common in North Carolina, and can cause anaphylactic shock especially for vulnerable kids, elderly, and pets. If you accidentally stumble upon their colony ...