Red imported fire ants nest in soil and build mound nests. They can
infest garages.
Habits
These red ants will build large mound nests, and will sting
humans who come across a nest.
Habitat
Red imported fire ants will build their nest mounds outdoors in
landscape areas or near a structural foundation. The fire ant will
gain entry to a building through holes or cracks.
Threats
The sting of a red imported fire ant is painful and often results
in a raised welt that becomes a white pustule. Often, a person
stung by a red imported fire ant receives multiple painful stings
from more than one of the ants. Persons allergic to insect stings
will react more severely.