Those of us who live in the southern United States know about fire ants. Their stinging defense mechanism is quite effective at getting rid of not only other animals but humans too! Did you know that there are more than 200 distinct species of fire ants?!
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They belong to the Solenopsis genus – what is more fascinating (and creepy) is that they all have some amazing survival skills! Perhaps the most infamous fire ant is the South American red imported fire ant (also known as the Solenopsis invicta and RIFAs).
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RIFAs live in several countries around the world, including the US and they have the ability to survive extreme weather and temperatures.
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One obstacle they have learned to deal with is a flood (or other water hazards). Water is no longer a good way to get rid of the tiny pests because they have figured out how to float!
