If the name “Asian needle ant” sounds slightly ominous, it should. The Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can ...

If ants are causing a serious pest problem in your home, try one of these popular methods for deterring ants without the need for toxic chemical products.

A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology has shown in a new study that ants returning from habitats ...

As warm weather looms, insects are likely to start to emerge and make their presence known. One of the most common household pests, especially in certain regions, is the ant. Throughout the spring and ...

What Is a Flying Ant? Flying ants, also known as alates, are swarming adult hive members of various ant species. Ants have complex societies that require each subgroup of ants to perform different ...

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 ...

The population of tiny stinging ants has surged despite efforts to control the invasive species. Experts fear devastating consequences if the infestation spirals out of control.