Clean the bite area well. If you have an ant sting but you feel fine, you likely just need to keep the spot clean, Dr. Goldenberg says. That means gently washing the area with a mild soap and water.

Fire ants and red harvester ants don’t actually bite, they sting. And their stings can be unpleasant. Here’s what you need to know about how to spot ant stings (and other less common ant bites ...

Since cow killer ants aren’t aggressive, just stay away from their bright red coloring. Only female cow killer ants can sting, and they’ll only sting if they’re feeling exceptionally threatened.

One ant can sting multiple times, and multiple ants can sting one person, which can lead to hundreds of stings. Fire ant stings can lead to pus-filled ulcers and scarring in the days afterwards.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDMedically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD Ant bites are common and, while occasionally painful, are rarely severe. There are several types of ants in the ...

Fire ant bites can be terribly painful. You could be at risk if you travel to areas this summer where they’re common. Here are some things you can do if bitten.

Spring has sprung! Parents are sick to death of kids being cooped up inside. The doors are flung open and the kids kicked out for their well overdue romps outside.

Aussie ants aren’t the worst. You might be surprised to hear Australian ants don’t even make the podium for the most painful ant stings. Among the prize winners are harvester ants (North and ...

Spring has sprung! Parents are sick to death of kids being cooped up inside. The doors are flung open and the kids kicked out for their well overdue romps outside.

Spring has sprung! Parents are sick to death of kids being cooped up inside. The doors are flung open and the kids kicked out for their well overdue romps outside.