Southern Fire Ants

They are yellow to a dark, reddish brown color. They have a stinger at the tip of the abdomen. These ants inflict painful stings. There can be up to 250,000 ants in each mound. They nest in the soil at base of trees, shrubs, and grass or in homes. The fire ant species that have killed animals are not typically found in Arizona. Fire ants feed on practically everything.