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Characteristics
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Size: There are many sizes of workers in the colony, ranging from 1/8 inch to almost 3/8 inch in length.
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Color: Reddish brown.
It is easily distinguished from other ants if one is unlucky enough to be stung. |
Behavior: Fire Ants pose a health risk to anyone venturing into areas where the ants are found. Although the vast majority of stings result only in a raised welt that may develop a white pustule, a person allergic to insect stings could experience a more serious reaction. Additionally, a person seldom receives just one sting. Rather, dozens or even hundreds of stings can be inflicted quickly on a person accidentally kneeling or standing next to or on a Fire Ant mound.
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*An example of a Fire Ant mound
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