"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when ...

Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants. Mother Nature had ...

Some ant species are aggressive and pose danger. Encounters are becoming common due to growing cities and shifting weather.

Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place ...

While not aggressive like the fire ant, the Asian needle ant's sting can bring intense pain that comes and goes over several hours or even days. Meet the Asian needle ant. Better yet, try to avoid it.

We understand the urgent need for effective fire ant control in South Florida, but we also believe it shouldn't come at the expense of our environment or the health of our families,” - Franklin ...

There are over 12,500 known ant species in the world, with new ant species still being discovered by scientists to this day.

From tiny nuisances to powerful predators, ants are some of the most fascinating, diverse and sometimes deadliest insects on ...

Now it's found as far north as Connecticut and as far south as Florida, as well as in Wisconsin and Washington state, according to the site antmaps.org.

Anyone who has had an adverse reaction to a bee or ant sting in the past could be at risk of anaphylactic shock. These folks should carry an EpiPen, especially if they live in Georgia or Florida.

Hard to track, hard to kill The invasive insect was first discovered in the United States in 1932 in Decatur, Georgia, but was only recognized as a serious pest in the past two decades as it began to ...

Venomous Asian needle ants are an invasive species found throughout the Southeast and other regions. The ant's sting can be potentially fatal.