Tiny stinging ants are invading Hawaii!  Little fire ants (LFA)
are devastating communities across the Pacific. Passive and
deceitfully small in size, these South American imports pose a
grave threat to Hawaii. They can deliver a painful sting, blind
animals, and reduce biodiversity.  If LFA were to become
established in Hawaii, they would become the state’s most
devastating pest. Throughout the Pacific, LFA has overwhelmed
communities. If we do not stop the spread of the little fire ant
we stand to lose much of our agricultural industry. We will lose
our ability to grow our own food, enjoy our yards, and hike
through the forest. Ground nesting seabirds and sea turtle
hatchlings will be attacked, along with many of our rare insect
species. Once little fire ant is established, there is little
hope of eradication.  I thought we already had fire ants here?
Yes, the tropical fire ant, Solenopsis geminata, has been in
Hawaii since the 1940s. While the tropical fire ant is a serious
and unpleasant pest, it pales i