These ants sting

Little fire ant

The sting of the little fire ant hurts and causes an itchy rash. Find out more

Little fire ant worker (© Alex Wild alexanderwild.com)

Red imported fire ant

Red imported fire ants have a very painful sting. Find out more

Red imported fire ant stinging - they also bite! (© Alex Wild alexanderwild.com)

Bicoloured pennant ant

These ants are not very aggressive but sometimes sting. Find out more

Bicoloured pennant ant worker (© Alex Wild alexanderwild.com)

Pharaoh ant

The pharaoh ant stings people in their homes. Find out more

Pharaoh ant worker (© Alex Wild alexanderwild.com)

Tropical fire ant

The sting of tropical fire ants causes a fiery pain. Find out more

Tropical fire ant worker (© Alex Wild alexanderwild.com)