The Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is an invasive species that can cause an allergic reaction in humans who are bit. Its name comes from its origin in China, Japan and Korea. The ...

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 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 ...

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

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

The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian ...

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

A “sneaky” invasive species with a poison sting capable of sending some people to the hospital continues to spread across the ...

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

Connecticut’s warming climate is allowing invasive insects that previously couldn’t survive the state’s harsh winters to now ...

Asian needle ants, also known as brachyponera chinensis, have a potentially deadly sting and are among the most widespread ...

Channel 2’s Lori Wilson spoke to the University of Georgia’s leading insect expert about the Asian needle ant and its ...