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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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Tiny Asian needle ant packs powerful, potentially fatal, sting. Compare it to Florida fire ant

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when they're accidentally pinched or squished, like if they get caught in clothing, are stepped on, or handled.

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Stinging, invasive Asian needle ants found in MA. Here's where, why they're a problem

They're typically found in "nest under and within logs and other debris, under stones, and in leaf litter. They can also occur near homes and businesses under mulch, pavers, lands

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This ant is invading NC, and its bite can be deadly. What to know

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 ...

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MSU entomologists study expansion of Asian needle ant in Mississippi

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University researchers are tracking the spread of the Asian needle ant, a non-native ...

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

Brachyponera chinensis, commonly known as the Asian needle ant, was first reported in the U.S. in the early 1930s, but was only recognized as a pest in 2006, according to the N.C. State Extension ...

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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 ...

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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