The invasive Asian needle ant, capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, has now been documented in at least 20 U.S. states. First detected in the 1930s, it thrives in both disturbed and ...

Researchers are warning residents across the Southeast about the reemergence of an invasive ant species that could pose significant health risks. The Asian needle ant has been in the United States ...

You've heard of (and probably aren't fond of) fire ants. However, a lesser-known venomous ant is becoming increasingly ...

The Asian needle ant's venom is also a bit more likely to cause an allergic reaction than the sting of a honey bee, according ...

This invasive insect's sting has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions, like anaphylaxis, in people who are ...

Ant venom research has expanded in recent years, unveiling a multifaceted array of bioactive compounds that serve pivotal roles in defence, predation and social communication. These venoms comprise a ...

Asian needle ants are an invasive species that have a potentially deadly sting. These ants have been found across the ...

Southern states familiar with an invasive, stinging ant are facing a new foe: A hybrid bug that combines the fierce red fire ant and the hardy black fire ant. Imported fire ants have spread from their ...

This invasive insect's sting can cause severe allergic reactions in people who are allergic to insect venom. How to avoid ...