Chemistry and Functions of Imported Fire Ant Venom

• Published in: Toxins Vol. 15; no. 8; p. 489
• Main Author: Chen, Jian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2023; MDPI
• Subjects: Agricultural ecosystems; ant venoms; Ants; Behavior; Carbon; chemical communication; Chemical properties; chemistry; Colonies; defensive compounds; Environmental aspects; environmental health; external disinfectant; Fire ants; geographical distribution; Health aspects; hybrids; Medical importance; Predation; predatory toxins; Proteins; Public health; Review; Solenopsis invicta; Solenopsis richteri; Stings; toxicity; Venom; venom alkaloids; venom proteins; United States; Mississippi; United States > US; Tennessee; Kentucky; Georgia; Alabama; Arkansas

In the United States, imported fire ants are often referred to as red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren, black imported fire ants, S. richteri Forel, and their hybrid (S. invicta × S. richteri). Due to their aggressive stings and toxic venom, imported fire ants pose a significant threat t...