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2. Toxicology of red imported fire ant venom - Wikipedia

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   The stings of the red imported fire ant in animals are painful, and may prove life-threatening. [70] In dogs, stings from the red imported fire ant can cause pustular dermatosis, a condition where pustules appear in crops as a result of the ant sting. [71] After getting stung, the immediate response consists of erythema and swelling.

3. An infestation of 'aggressive' red fire ants hits Santa ... - AOL

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   In rare cases, people have died after numerous bites from the venomous red imported fire ant. "[Death is] a risk for anybody that's susceptible to anaphylactic shock," said Hoddle.

4. Red imported fire ants in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), or simply RIFA, is one of over 280 species in the widespread genus Solenopsis.It is native to South America but it has become both a pest and a health hazard in the southern United States as well as a number of other countries.

5. Red imported fire ant - Wikipedia

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   The red imported fire ant is a member of the S. saevissima species-group. Members can be distinguished by their two-jointed clubs at the end of the funiculus in workers and queens, and the second and third segments of the funiculus are twice as long and broad in larger workers.

6. Invasive stinging red fire ants love the cool Texas weather ...

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   The red imported fire ant was imported several years later in the 1930’s, spreading across at least nine southeastern states including Texas. ... The initial sting of a fire ant bite will be ...

7. 20 Common Pictures of Bug Bites and How to Identify Their ...

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   Beyond that, Dr. Giangreco says fire ant bite signs include: Redness. Burning. ... Dr. Ng says common flags of a sand fly bite red, itchy bumps that can develop into sores. "Clean the bites, and ...

8. Ant venom - Wikipedia

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   In the case of fire ants, the venom consists mainly of alkaloid (>95%) and protein (<1%) components. [2] Stinging ants cause a cutaneous condition that is different from that caused by biting venomous ants. Particularly painful are stings from fire ants, although the bullet ant's sting is considered by some to be the most painful insect sting ...

9. 10 Deviously Invasive Bugs Scientists Want You to Kill - AOL

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   5. Red Imported Fire Ant. These aggressive ants, which are native to South America, are known for their painful stings and destructive behavior.They build large mounds and can quickly overrun ...