A new invasive species of ants with venomous stings is present in 20 different U.S. states, including Texas, and is growing in population. The Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is ...

For some people, the sting from an Asian needle ant can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, the most alarming thing about Asian needle ants is their sting. It's not just painful, in some cases, it can trigger life-threatening allergic reactions ...

A small but venomous ant that was first detected in Decatur, Georgia, in the 1930s is making headlines this week because of its discovery in multiple states. Here's what you need to know.

What are Asian needle ants? 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 ...

Asian needle ants are most often found in mulch, according to an NC State professor.

Asian needle ants prompt warnings about potentially deadly stings as they invade backyards across the South The tiny insects pack a punch with their venom and have been linked to multiple cases of ...

Asian needle ants were first detected in the U.S. almost a century ago, but the species has continued to expand its reach, primarily throughout the Southeast, and this pest could potentially be ...

'Dexter's Laboratory' & 'Powerpuff Girls' creators Genndy Tartakosvky and Craig McCracken have talked Cartoon Network at Annecy ...

An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the U.S., having been detected in at least 20 states. Their stings can lead to anaphylaxis.

MSU entomologists study expansion of Asian needle ant in Mississippi Contact: Kaitlyn Church STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University researchers are tracking the spread of the Asian needle ant, ...