Prevention

Ants Can Actually Sting—and Bite—But One Is More Painful Than the Other

For the record, ant bites aren’t as common as you might think. “All ants can bite but they rarely do unless harassed,” says Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, Ph.D., associate director of community & urban ...
Yahoo

Asian needle ants can have a painful, deadly sting, are found in Mississippi. What to know

Almost everyone in the South knows what a fire ant bite feels like. The aggressive insects swarm over anyone unlucky enough to get close to a nest, then bite and sting. The feeling burns, and people ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

These 'crazy' invasive pests attack mammals, create giant supercolonies. Are they in Ohio?

Tawny crazy ants are an invasive species, forming supercolonies and displacing native wildlife. They are attracted to electrical equipment and can make yards uninhabitable. These ants bite, excrete ...
Charlotte Observer

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

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. 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 ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

These 'crazy' invasive Florida pests attack mammals, birds and create giant supercolonies

Tawny crazy ants are an invasive species in Florida, forming supercolonies and displacing native wildlife. They are attracted to electrical equipment and can make yards uninhabitable. These ants bite, ...