fire ant
noun
: any of a genus (Solenopsis) of fiercely stinging omnivorous ants
especially
: imported fire ant
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These robotic dogs paired with AI software could be programmed to get rid of invasive fire ants better than humans.
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Analis Bailey, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
These high-tech canines are being trained to sniff out invasive fire ants, using artificial intelligence to identify their nests with remarkable precision.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Imagine walking through a park on a sunny day, only to feel the sharp sting of fire ants attacking your ankles.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Ant bait for fire ants, such as Amdro, can be effective, says Oi.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Analis Bailey, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
These high-tech canines are being trained to sniff out invasive fire ants, using artificial intelligence to identify their nests with remarkable precision.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Imagine walking through a park on a sunny day, only to feel the sharp sting of fire ants attacking your ankles.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Ant bait for fire ants, such as Amdro, can be effective, says Oi.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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fire ant
noun
: any ant of the genus Solenopsis
especially
: imported fire ant
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