There are different types of fire ants, and they are found throughout the southeastern and southwestern United States. The most common type and aggressive is the red imported fire ant, which is reddish brown and measures a length of about 1/8 inch (about half the size of a pencil eraser).

Red imported fire ants live in colonies nesting on the ground first, and then make a mound above the nest. These mounds can grow up to 18 inches in height and more than 2 feet wide!

Red imported fire ants 'nest' can be found in lawns, in parks, on playgrounds, in the fields, and in pastures. Some of red imported fire ants make their nests in the walls of the building.

Fire ant bites and cause most deaths among other ant species. About 20 deaths in the world of her shock causes us to feel like having burns, swelling sick and could die if there is an allergic reaction. Is found in Asia, America, Europe.

What a Fire Ant Sting Looks and Feels Like

Someone who gets stung by fire ants will feel a sharp pain and burning. Someone who stepped on a mound of fire ants will get plenty of sting in together at once because the ants have been disturbed where they all live together. Each sting will turn into white blisters itch for the next day.

What You Should Do

If you ever thought that you have been stung by fire ants, then you immediately tell an adult. That's because the toxins (poisons) in the sting of fire ants' stings can cause the area to swell quite a bit, and the doctor may want to look at to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction typically include hives (red patches on the skin that sting and itch), nausea, dizziness, a tight feeling in the throat, and difficulty breathing. If these symptoms occur, people need to get immediate medical attention.

But more often, you can follow the steps after a fire ant sting:

Wash the area with soap and water.

Apply some ice to the area.

Check with your doctor if you have redness, swelling, or itching.

What Doctors Will Do

A doctor may recommend medications called antihistamines to control swelling and itching. If you experience more severe allergic reaction to the sting of fire ants, he can give a shot against reaction. People who know they are allergic to fire ant stings also sometimes carry emergency medicine that they can give to themselves to prevent a severe reaction occurs.

How to Avoid Getting Bitten

The best way to avoid bitten by fire ants is to keep your shoes on when playing near fire ant mound. If you find one, do not ever poke at it or try to play with it.