Fire ant stings tend to cause a sharp, intense pain right away, which fades fairly quickly. The sting from an Asian needle ant can come back hours, or even days later, Williams said.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. An insect native to Asia is slowly making its way through the U.S. — and it has a deadly sting. The Asian needle ant, first ...

Asian needle ants can sting, but they’re not as aggressive as other ant species, such as fire ants, Hayes said. “If you disturb a fire ant mound, you’re going to get lit up,” he explained.

Asian needle ants can sting, but they’re not as aggressive as other ant species, such as fire ants, Hayes said. “If you disturb a fire ant mound, you’re going to get lit up,” he explained.

Fire ant stings tend to cause a sharp, intense pain right away, which fades fairly quickly. The sting from an Asian needle ant can come back hours, or even days later, Williams said.

Its sting can be life threatening," Suiter recently told the university. Suiter added that people who have adverse reactions to bee and ant stings are especially vulnerable and could go into ...

Asian needle ants are about 0.2 inches in length, and dark brown or black with the end of the antennae and the legs being a lighter orange-brown, the U.S. Forest Service says.

Venomous Asian needle ants are spreading in the US. They're already in Mississippi. The sting hurts more than fire ants, can kill. What you need to know ...

The ants will reach their peak numbers in July and August, although, they can be hard to spot, as they are incredibly small and blend in well with their surroundings. Oftentimes, stings occur when ...

These ants have a stinger that can leave you in pain for up to two days. To avoid being stung, wear gloves in the garden. An invasive species of ant with a sting that could cause irritation for ...

Velvet Ant. Image via Unsplash Despite its name, the Velvet Ant is a type of wasp, known for its potent sting. Found in the deserts of the United States, its sting can cause temporary paralysis in its ...