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 ...

A tiny but troublesome ant is creeping into Texas, and scientists are urging the public to stay alert. The Asian needle ant—small, dark, and easy to miss—has been in the U.S. since the 1930s, but ...

Meet the Asian needle ant. Better yet, try to avoid it. It's scientific name says it all: Brachyponera chinensis — roughly translated as "short, wicked ant from China." The stinging, carnivorous ants ...

Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger serious allergic reactions. Mostly found in eastern North American forests, they can move closer to homes during ...

If you've been watching the news, you may have heard about the Asian Needle Ant. It's an invasive species with a nasty sting. "[If] you get stung by an Asian needle ant," urban entomologist Dan Suiter ...

A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading across the U.S., and experts say their venomous sting can potentially be deadly.

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 email from Trip Lamb, biology professor at Eastern Carolina University, said, “As a velvet ant sting survivor, you may appreciate the attached.” The attachment was a scientific paper titled “The ...

If you're allergic to bee stings, take extra care around this invasive ant that's spreading in certain regions. Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger ...