An invasive species of carnivorous ants from Asia has established populations across approximately 20 states, creating a growing public health concern as the insects cause severe allergic reactions in ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, have now been detected in at least 21 U.S. states. This species, first found in the U.S. in the 1930s, ...

Ant colonies survive because individuals are willing to die. New research shows that some of the most vulnerable members, ...

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 ...

An invasive species of stinging, carnivorous ants have been slowly spreading in about 20 states. Last year at least three cases of life-threatening anaphylactic reactions were reported in Georgia, ...

Asian needle ants are small, shiny and dark brown, with lighter-colored leg tips and antennae. harum.koh via Flickr under CC BY-SA 2.0 Experts are sounding the alarm about an invasive, carnivorous ant ...