Bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, and fire ant are the insect stings that most often trigger allergic reactions. But most people aren't allergic to insect stings and may mistake a normal sting ...

A new invasive species of ants with venomous stings is present in 20 different U.S. states, including Texas, and is growing in population. The Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is an ...

The invasive Asian needle ant appears to have spread as far north as Massachusetts, bringing with it concerns over their ...

Mellissa Hairston has been living in the Atlanta area for 15 years. But it wasn't until Memorial Day 2024, while soaking up ...

A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...

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

Asian needle ants, now in 19 states from Florida to Washington, can cause severe allergic reactions and even death with a ...

Invasive Asian needle ants ramp up in the summer, and they have been spotted in Ohio. Here's where they're found and how to ...

The Asian needle ant lives in damp places like rotting logs, mulch and soil, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Asian needle ant was first seen in Kentucky in 2013 and inhibits other ants from spreading ... If you or someone you know exhibits symptoms of a systemic allergic reaction, such as hives, ...

The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian needle ant is able to nest in both “natural areas” like forests and areas ...