Did you know an aggressive crossbreed ant is invading Virginia? They are called hybrid fire ants, which are a mix of black fire ants and red fire ants, and they originated from South America. The ...

Did you know an aggressive crossbreed ant is invading Virginia? They are called hybrid fire ants, which are a mix of black fire ants and red fire ants, and they originated from South America.

Adding to the problem, red and black fire ants are crossbreeding, creating a "super" hybrid ant more resistant to colder temperatures and viruses. Local cooperative extension offices and state ...

(WDBJ) - Virginia Cooperative Extension is keeping an eye on hybrid fire ants. “We’ve seen farms that have anywhere from one mound to we have one now that has 58 mounds in a field,” said Amy ...

They are called hybrid fire ants, which are a mix of black fire ants and red fire ants, and they originated from South America. What to know about hybrid fire ant invasion in Va. News / Apr 11 ...