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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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   Santa Barbara County has spent a total of $15,000 eradicating local populations of red imported fire ants to prevent the invasive species from spreading. ... The venom from an ant's sting can ...

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. Ant venom - Wikipedia

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   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. [3]: 450 First aid for fire ant bites includes external treatments and oral medicines. [citation needed ...

6. Officials battle 'highly aggressive' red imported fire ant ...

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   Venom released from the ants' stings can cause "painful pustules on the skin, and can be particularly dangerous, even fatal, to sensitive groups or those with an allergy to the venom," officials ...

7. Here's How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Home and Yard for Good

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   “Ants are 'edge-followers' and will trail along the edges of sidewalks or countertops, so eliminate any vegetation that touches the structure and gives them easy access to your home,” says Suiter.