The Asian needle ant’s sting doesn’t follow the familiar script. "The pain sensation can come and go for hours, days, and, in some cases, weeks," said Karen M. Vail, a professor and Extension urban ...

Asian needle ants' sting can last longer and hit harder than others. How dangerous are they? Where in Georgia are they? How ...

An Invasive Ant Is Spreading Across 22 States, and Its Stings Are Sending People to the Hospital ...

An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the United States with detections in at least 20 states. Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, have been found mostly in the ...

Unsuspecting insects with potentially lethal stings have invaded the U.S., spreading across the country, including Massachusetts, and are causing havoc on local ecosystems. The insects, known as Asian ...

An invasive ant species is spreading in Mississippi. They're decimating native ecosystems, and the sting is more painful than a fire ant. Mississippi has 167 native species of ant, according to ...

Mellissa Hairston has been living in the Atlanta area for 15 years. But it wasn't until Memorial Day 2024, while soaking up the sun from her Milton home's hot tub, that the mother of four crossed ...

Ants are emerging this spring, seeking food and shelter in homes. Experts share tips to prevent and treat infestations.