Fire Ants
Class: Insects Order:
Ants, bees, and wasps Family: Ants
(Click on the picture to see more ant body details.)
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Most ants don’t inject venom. |
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Only fire ants inject venom. |
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The only venomous ants in Georgia are fire ants. |
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Our (Georgia) fire ants are a reddish brown color. |
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If you are bitten by a fire ant you should immediately put ice on the bitten area for ten minutes then take the ice off for ten minutes. |
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If you are allergic to the bite call the hospital or doctor for further instructions. |
When fire ants bite you they put formic acid, which is toxic, on the bitten area from the ant’s abdomen. One thing that may cause you to get a bite is if you threaten the mound. If you don’t find an ant hill in your yard you might find them under your patio, under your garage, or your home. If you find a mound of fire ants, you must kill the queen in order to eliminate the colony.
