Formicidae (ants)

Family: Formicidae (ants)

Household and Structural Pests

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Native to central South America, red imported fire ants are established in the U.S. and Australia. Its sting is 95% alkaloid venom, which causes both the pain and white pustule that appears about a day after the sting occurs. In urban settings, they may nest under patio slabs, in lawns, under edges of sidewalks, foundations, concrete driveways, and electrical boxes. After a heavy rain, the colony may move to higher ground or inside homes to take refuge from saturated soil. They also reduce ground-nesting populations of rodents and birds. 
<h2>UF/IFAS Web resources</h2>
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<li><a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/sustainable-fire-ant-control/">Solutions: Sustainable Fire Ant Control</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/fire-ants.html">Gardening Solutions: Fire Ants</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu/community/Fire_ants.shtml">IPM Florida: Fire Ants</a></li>
<li><a href="http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2013/06/07/imported-fire-ant-considerations-for-livestock-operations/">PanhandleAg: Imported Fire Ant Considerations for Livestock Operations</a></li>
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Red Imported Fire Ants

Tawny Crazy Ants

Hormiga loca invasora (Nylanderia fulva)

Hymenoptera (ants, bees, etc)

Apocrita (ants, bees, wasps)

Suborder: Apocrita (ants, bees, wasps)

<p><span>Pest species that are found in households, such as roaches, fleas, bed bugs, rats, mice, etc.</span></p>

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