Loi Afi La'itiiti i Amerika Samoa - New Video on Little Fire Ants in American Samoa

In this video, hear from two farmers on how their lives have been impacted by Little Fire Ants (loi afi la'itiiti), especially farming and working on their land.

Since its detection in 2018, Little Fire Ants (loi afi la’itiiti) continue to be a threat to American Samoa. These invasive ants are considered to be one of the world’s worst invasive species due to its painful, itchy stings and the harm it can cause to people, animals, agriculture and the environment. We need everybody’s help to find and control Little Fire Ants (loi afi la’itiiti) before they spread throughout American Samoa.

If you think you may have Little Fire Ants (loi afi la’itiiti) on your land, please call the American Samoa Community College – Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division (Land Grant) at 699-1575.