The research focused on Lasius neglectus, a species of garden ant. Unlike adult workers, which can leave the nest to die when ...

Most ant bites cause swelling, redness, and itching, but are not serious. Fire ant bites can cause a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. If you experience trouble breathing after an ant bite, ...

Ant colonies operate as tightly coordinated “superorganisms” with individual ants working together, much like the cells of a body, to ensure their collective health. Researchers at the Institute of ...

Invasive tawny crazy ants have been wreaking havoc across the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, disrupting ecosystems and causing headaches for homeowners. Now scientists at The University of ...

Ants are many things. They’re hard workers and intensely social. They’re quite strong for their size. And now they may also be a source of architectural inspiration too — for designing spaces that ...

Asian needle ant stings are less painful than bee stings and comparable to a mosquito bite. The risk of anaphylactic shock from a needle ant sting is similar to that of bees or wasps. A 2019 study ...