How to identify bug bites 1. Bees While bees make most people scream, thrash their arms, and run, the ‘lil buzzers aren’t ...

Virginia agricultural officials have expanded the state’s red imported fire ant quarantine to include Pittsylvania County, ...

An insect native to Asia is slowly making its way through the U.S. — and it has a deadly sting. The Asian needle ant, first ...

Asian needle ants are not the same as fire ants, as they are smaller and, thankfully less aggressive. Most Asian needle ant ...

The ant is getting attention after University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist Dan Suiter issued a warning that its sting can be ...

A small but venomous ant that was first detected in Decatur, Georgia, in the 1930s is making headlines this week because of ...

As warmer months bring more outdoor activity across North Carolina, experts are warning residents to watch out for a ...

Venomous Asian needle ants are spreading in the US. They're already in Mississippi. The sting hurts more than fire ants, can ...

These include the 5mm-long common red ant (Myrmica rubra or European fire ant) and the red wood ... ve significantly disturbed a nest. Wash the sting site with water and apply a cold compress to ...

Pustules resulting from fire ant stings. Photos: Invasive Species Council The most common reaction is a burning sensation, redness and swelling. In addition to health impacts, fire ants feed on ...

Bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, and fire ant are the insect stings ... A normal reaction results in pain, swelling, and redness around the sting site. A large local reaction results in redness ...

Bites cause intense throbbing, swelling and tissue damage ... but every concert was a gift The red imported fire ant is known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting. According to Orkin ...