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Identification |
There are many sizes of workers in the colony, ranging from 1/8-inch to almost 3/8-inch in length with reddish brown color. It is easily distinguished from other ants if one is unlucky enough to be stung.
Habitat |
The red imported fire ant was brought into this country during the 1920s and has spread to cover most of the Gulf Coast states and most of eastern Texas. It is now established north into parts of Tennessee and North Carolina. These ants nest in the soil and construct large mounds that are easily seen in lawns and pastures. A single lawn may contain a dozen or more mounds. This ant will |
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also locate nests within landscape mulch and beneath items on the ground, such as landscape timbers. The mounds of such colonies may be shallow and poorly structured, making them difficult to detect for the less experienced eye. Fire ants may construct mounds next to the foundation and enter homes through weep holes or other exterior cracks and holes. Once inside, workers forage in trails beneath the edge of carpeting. On occasion, the ants will bring soil up into walls or beneath first floor bathrooms and construct a nest.
Food Source |
Feeds mostly on young plants, seeds, and sometimes crickets. Also they eat meats, greasy, and sweet materials.
Life Cycle |
Queen may live for 6-7 years and produce up to 1,500 eggs per day. Many fire ant colonies will have more than one queen. |
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