Californians looking out for creepy crawlies such as scorpions and tarantulas may want to add the Maricopa harvester ant, one ...

An invasive species of carnivorous ants from Asia has established populations across approximately 20 states, creating a growing public health concern as the insects cause severe allergic reactions in ...

During a trip to the zoo with his mother, a biology student came across a strange-looking ant, roaming around between the ...

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 ...

A tiny Nevada bug has the world's most toxic venom. Though it may be tempting to assume it's a scorpion, it's actually an ant ...

You can use anti-itch creams and antihistamines to help treat bug bites and stings at home. Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the best treatment. Insect repellents, such ...

Many households are familiar with the devastating property damage caused by carpenter ants or the painful persistence of red fire ants, but the lesser-known invasive Asian needle ant is here—and ...

An invasive species of ant with a sting that could cause irritation for days — the Asian needle ant — is on the rise again in Kentucky and could spell a potential problem for gardeners and those ...

What's worse than an ant bite? A fire ant bite. Fire ants, as their name might suggest, are reddish insects with stingers and venom pouches that they may use to attack areas of exposed skin, according ...

FRANKLINTON, N.C. -- A Franklinton family is warning others after the death of a father and husband. Floyd Edwards died September 28 after his family said he had an allergic reaction following a fire ...

These ants have a stinger that can leave you in pain for up to two days. To avoid being stung, wear gloves in the garden. An invasive species of ant with a sting that could cause irritation for days — ...