Victims can also develop skin reactions like hives, itching and flushed or pale skin. In more serious cases, stings can ...

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

Asian needle ants are not the same as fire ants, as they are smaller and, thankfully less aggressive. Most Asian needle ant stings happen when someone accidentally places their hands in nests or on ...

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

The U.S. Forest Service notes that while these ants are "not terribly aggressive," their sting can lead to "life-threatening ...

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

One specific example of an invasive species making a resurgence is Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant. This small ant has a painful sting that can cause serious allergic reactions ...

One specific example of an invasive species making a resurgence is Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant. This small ant has a painful sting that can cause serious allergic reactions, so it ...

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The Asian needle ant, Brachyponera chinensis, is not new to the United States. Reports indicate that it was first introduced to the country in the 1930s via shipping. Although it's been in the U.S.