[Lee Stewart]

It’s reported that around 30 people die each year in the US as a result of ant bites, with fire ants – accidentally introduced from South America – the deadliest. The brownish-red ants are particularly fearsome because they tend to be so aggressive, more likely to persistently attack people than other ant species. Their bites are severe, causing itchy, painful red welts and, in severe cases, potentially fatal anaphylactic shock.