“…Solenopsis invicta , also known as ‘red imported fire ants’, is an invasive species that can be found in the southeastern USA. Although native to central South America, they have become pests in other parts of the world and are known to cause painful stings 1. Their venom consists of a non-allergenic alkaloid component which causes an initial, painful skin reaction and a proteinaceous component that induces an allergic immune response 2 3.…”