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Invasive Asian Needle Ant’s Sting Is Painful, Can Cause Anaphylaxis

The ant is getting attention after University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist Dan Suiter issued a warning that its sting can be remarkably painful and sometimes cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

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'Unusual' invasive Asian needle ants are found in NC: Here's why they're a problem

The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian needle ant is able to nest in both “natural areas” like forests and areas disturbed by human activity. The species has even been found "pilfering food from school cafeterias and residential kitchens."

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Asian needle ants with a potentially fatal sting have spread across multiple states. Here's what to know.

A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.

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Map Shows States Invaded by Ants That Can Cause Life-Threatening Reaction

Asian needle ants, an invasive species capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, have been detected in at least ...

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Invasive and potentially deadly ants confirmed in nearly 20 US states

WASHINGTON — An invasive species of ant has made its way to nearly 20 states in the U.S., raising fears that the species ...

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