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

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Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more ...

His back, arms, chest, neck, head and shoulders were covered in ant bites.</p><p>Records showed that the 120-bed Atlantic Shores had a fire ant infestation for years. A pest control company came out ...

Onset usually is within 20 minutes. Anaphylaxis can occur with bee, yellow jacket, wasp, or fire ant stings. Anaphylactic reactions are very rare after other insect bites. Reason: other insects don't ...

And Gov. Josh Green, who helped craft the One ʻOhana Fund, has instructed the Department of Human Services to waive Medicaid liens on fire victims, said Green’s spokeswoman, Makana McClellan.

Red and black fire ants are common in NC and can cause anaphylactic shock especially for vulnerable kids, elderly, and pets.