it’s typical to find a raised red bump or swollen welt at the site. This is usually followed soon after by an itching sensation. The dreaded fire ant is highly aggressive and its bite produces a ...

Residents have been told to be on high alert for fire ants, as ex-Cyclone Alfred may have helped the 'super pest' invasive species spread through Queensland. Since arriving in Australia in the ...

Share on Pinterest The itching from a fire ant bite can last up to 7 days. Several types of insect bites can result in a red or discolored bump on the skin. One type is a fire ant bite.