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 & urban ...

Sam Robinson receives funding from the Australian Research Council, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council and the National Geographic Society. With the start of summer just days away ...

Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD Key Takeaways Most ant bites cause swelling, redness, and itching, but are not ...

Almost everyone in the South knows what a fire ant bite feels like. The aggressive insects swarm over anyone unlucky enough to get close to a nest, then bite and sting. The feeling burns, and people ...

With the start of summer just days away, many of us will be looking forward to long sunny days spent at the beach, by the pool, out camping or picnicking in the park. Insects also love summer. This is ...

University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain. “This ant bite ...

The Asian needle ant, an invasive species first spotted in the U.S. over 90 years ago, is surging through the Southeast U.S. and the Eastern seaboard Clarence Holmes Wildlife / Alamy The Asian needle ...

Ants may be small, but some species pack a powerful punch with their venom. Among these, the South American bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) is famous for delivering one of the most excruciating stings ...

The Joro spider, Asian long-horned beetle and spotted lanternfly have company this summer. A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting continues to spread across the U.S. and can ...

Comparing bug bite photos isn’t a perfect science, but it may help to give you a clue. To help you play detective, we included pictures of bites and stings from the most common insects you’ll ...

Asian needle ants thrive in NC's mild climate and nest in wood and mulch areas. Stings from Asian needle ants may trigger anaphylaxis in about 2% of cases. Prevent infestations by removing debris, ...