Experts say riverbank infestations of fire ants are exploding south of Brisbane, and there's a risk the venomous pests could ...

Heavy rains and snap flooding along sections of the Logan River have led to a massive outbreak of the deadly red fire ants, ...

Red imported fire ants formed rafts comprising a colony with a queen and eggs to escape flooding at Scenic Rim, Queensland.

There are serious concerns an invasive pest with a "painful, venomous sting" could sweep many parts of the country if flooding occurs this summer. Thousands of fire ant infestations have been ...

Heavy rainfall last week has caused concern for landowners and environmental bodies as red imported fire ants were seen ...

Fire ants can form ‘rafts’ that float on water, increasing their spread. Photos: Invasive Species Council Modelling has shown the ants could cost the economy $2bn a year if allowed to spread ...

After a hurricane or tropical storm moves through, homeowners should be aware of these eight possible pest issues.

Marine Rescue NSW says a local volunteer crew rescued two people from a sinking boat off the Lennox Head coast on Sunday.

Read full article: Video of fire ants building ‘raft’ on newly-filled Lake Dunlap illustrates their indomitable nature Here’s a fact that might ruin your day —fire ants can float.

Even if you’ve never had fire ants in your yard, these pests can become an issue after a storm. That’s because they are able to form giant “rafts” by linking together and floating to a new ...