No creature embodies the idea that “it takes a village” quite like ants. Using chemical signals and other ephemeral ...

An invasive species of ants not native to the U.S. has been detected in Louisiana. A colony of the Asian needle ant was ...

Fire ant stings tend to cause a sharp, intense pain right away, which fades fairly quickly. The sting from an Asian needle ant can come back hours, or even days later, Williams said.

Some ant species are aggressive and pose danger. Encounters are becoming common due to growing cities and shifting weather.

If you're particularly sensitive to insect venom, this method is not recommended. Puckett shared his step-by-step instructions for safely removing a fire ant colony from your yard or garden.

A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...

In Brisbane, Australia in 2001, a telecommunications worker was sent to the hospital for an insect sting that was burning severely. The red fire ant, native to South America and notorious both for ...

The ANA was discovered in the U.S. in 1934 while individuals were researching Argentine ants (Linepithema humile). Since the ...

Invasive insects like the tiger mosquito and the Asian hornet are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with devastating consequences for human health, agriculture and the environment.

From tiny nuisances to powerful predators, ants are some of the most fascinating, diverse and sometimes deadliest insects on ...

The most common ticks in West Tennessee are lone star ticks. A good way to help prevent tick bites is to minimize skin ...