Speaking of fire ants, here’s a short animation from TED-Ed that explains the lifecycle of a fire ant queen. From mating to death, it details the queen’s life in a way that is memorable for adults and youngsters alike.
Source: YouTube, January 16, 2020. Link. Mating frenzies, sperm hoards, and brood raids: the life of a fire ant queen – Walter R. Tschinkel.
Also see: Search Results for: fire ant, Animal Health Digest. Link. Neudorff USA sponsored a series of posts in February and March 2020 addressing red imported fire ants.