Warnings of a potentially dangerous invasive ant have popped up on news sites and social media this week. You’d be forgiven for thinking a new threat had arrived. But this insect, the Asian needle ant ...

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 ...

PROVIDENCE, RI — Wondering what it feels like to be stung by an Asian needle ant? I do. Biology professor Jane Waters had invited me to her Providence College lab to video her getting stung by an ...

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 ...

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 ...

An invasive species of carnivorous ants from Asia has established populations across approximately 20 states, creating a growing public health concern as the insects cause severe allergic reactions in ...

An established colony of invasive, stinging ants was detected in East Baton Rouge last month, marking the first confirmed sighting in Louisiana, according to scientists at Louisiana State University's ...

Coyote Peterson enters the "Sting Zone" with the Harvester Ant to settle the debate: Do they bite or sting? Watch as hundreds of ants swarm his hands, injecting one of the most toxic venoms on the ...

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, ...