fire ant
noun
: any of a genus (Solenopsis) of fiercely stinging omnivorous ants
especially
: imported fire ant
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And as temperatures continue to rise, previously inhospitable parts of the country are becoming habitable for insects, allowing species like fire ants to migrate further north.
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Another Queensland local found her puppy dead on top of a fire ant nest, ABC reported.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Over the past century, red fire ants have spread throughout much of the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, China and Australia.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
But Invasive Plants Growing in Your Garden Which Pests to Watch For
From giant snails to fire ants, there are numerous invaders to watch for in your yard.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Another Queensland local found her puppy dead on top of a fire ant nest, ABC reported.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Over the past century, red fire ants have spread throughout much of the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, China and Australia.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
But Invasive Plants Growing in Your Garden Which Pests to Watch For
From giant snails to fire ants, there are numerous invaders to watch for in your yard.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fire ant
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“Fire ant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20ant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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fire ant
noun
: any ant of the genus Solenopsis
especially
: imported fire ant
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