Invasive Asian needle ants ramp up in the summer, and they have been spotted in Ohio. Here's where they're found and how to ...

Fire ants evolve into a fearsome hybrid: 'Anything can really happen' Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants.

If you don't like the feeling of being stabbed by a needle, then you'll want to be sure to keep an eye out for Asian Needle Ants. Native to Asia, the insects are known as Brachyponera chinensis ...

Experts warn that in some cases an Asian needle ant's sting could cause a fatal reaction.

It’s important to know how to identify bug bites, as getting bitten by some of these annoying critters can mean needing a ...

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

While the ants are mainly stretching from Arkansas to New England, outliers have also been discovered in Washington state. Asian needle ants are small, measuring about 0.2 inches in length ...

Asian needle ants are often found in moist, shaded areas, like leaf litter, under rocks and inside dead logs. They can also nest in potted plants, under wood piles and in lawns.

The Asian Needle Ant was reportedly spotted at two Louisiana parks in August 2024 and June 2025, the AgCenter reported.

Dr. Scotty Yang, assistant professor in the Virginia Tech Department of Entomology, said hybridized fire ants are the result of interbreeding between red and black fire ants. The outcome is a fire ant ...

Anyone with ants in garden told 'watch out' for invasive 'dangerous' species spotted in UK Dubbed one of the 'most destructive invasive species' they have been seen in UK and have habits making ...