Fire ants, as their name might suggest, are reddish insects with stingers and venom pouches that they may use to attack areas of exposed skin, according to Cleveland Clinic. They’re usually found in the southeast United States. They may sting multiple times before they’re removed or killed, and you may feel a burning or stinging sensation as it’s happening.
Dr. Alexandra Bowles, D.O., board-certified dermatologist at MONA Dermatology, explains what you need to know about treating fire ant bites.