Asian needle ants have been confirmed in in at least 19 states, posing health risks and environmental concerns. Their stings may trigger anaphylactic shock in sensitive individuals.

Needle spiking can happen anywhere to anyone: Cases have been reported mostly at public places such as festivals, bars and clubs, according to 2023 data from the U.K. government.

Local News Asian needle ants have reached New England. Here’s what to know about them. These invasive ants may look harmless, but they deliver a potentially deadly sting.

Invasive Asian needle ants ramp up in the summer, and they have been spotted in Ohio. Here's where they're found and how to prevent stings.

Asian needle ants are nothing new to the Peach State, but the entomologist is raising awareness for the little black ant that could be in your backyard. For those not allergic, it’s a minor sting.

Asian needle ant workers are small, at 0.2 inches in length. They are shiny and dark brown and black, their legs and the ends of their antennae a lighter orange-brown color.

Invasive Asian needle ants ramp up in the summer, and they have been spotted in Ohio. Here's where they're found and how to prevent stings.