Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Warnings of a potentially dangerous invasive ant have popped up on news sites and social media this week. You’d be forgiven for ...

For the record, ant bites aren’t as common as you might think. “All ants can bite but they rarely do unless harassed,” says Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, Ph.D., associate director of community & urban ...

Many households are familiar with the devastating property damage caused by carpenter ants or the painful persistence of red fire ants, but the lesser-known invasive Asian needle ant is here—and ...

The ant featured in this encounter is widely regarded as having the most painful sting recorded in the insect world. Its venom is injected through a powerful stinger and is known to trigger intense, ...

A firsthand look at why even tiny ants can deliver a sharp, unexpected sting, breaking down the biology behind their bite and ...

Asian needle ant stings are less painful than bee stings and comparable to a mosquito bite. The risk of anaphylactic shock from a needle ant sting is similar to that of bees or wasps. A 2019 study ...

Asian needle ants thrive in NC's mild climate and nest in wood and mulch areas. Stings from Asian needle ants may trigger anaphylaxis in about 2% of cases. Prevent infestations by removing debris, ...

The Joro spider, Asian long-horned beetle and spotted lanternfly have company this summer. A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting continues to spread across the U.S. and can ...

ATLANTA - You may have seen some of the recent headlines: "Potentially deadly ants reported in 17 states," "Asian needle ants with a potentially fatal sting have spread across multiple states," ...

The Asian needle ant, an invasive insect known for its painful and potentially deadly bite, is spreading across the United States, according to officials. The invasive ants were first discovered in ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Asian needle ants thrive in NC's mild climate and nest in wood and mulch areas. Stings from Asian needle ants may trigger anaphylaxis ...