How is a fire ant allergy diagnosed, and what are the options for treatment? These are very important questions as more than half of the people who live in ar ...

Ants get especially active in the summer as their colonies grow and food becomes more essential. Heavy rains can flush them ...

Fire ant stings are a painful fact of life in the South. Sometimes the stings can cause fatal allergic reactions. Yet many people who know they're allergic aren't getting allergy shots that could ...

Getting stung by a bee, wasp or hornet is unpleasant, but for many of us, the risk is far greater than just temporary swelling, inflammation and pain. Here’s what you need to know.

Most people who are stung by the ants are stung while gardening or doing other yard work. The small ants are very hard to ...

Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants. Mother Nature had ...

Experts are sounding the alarm about an invasive, carnivorous ant with a painful sting that’s spreading across the United States. Asian needle ants (Brachyponera chinensis) were first discovered in ...

Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger serious allergic reactions. Mostly found in eastern North American forests, they can move closer to homes during ...

A Massachusetts man said the sting of an Asian needle ant left him feeling sick. The invasive insect has been spreading ...

Learn about flying ants, why they appear, how long they last, and whether they pose any risk to kids and pets.