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Stinging and 'wicked' Asian needle ants are spreading across the US
"Asian needle ants" will reach their yearly peak numbers in July and August, but it will still be tough to spot them, even if you get stung by one. They are so small and blend in so well that ...
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MSU entomologists study expansion of Asian needle ant in Mississippi
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University researchers are tracking the spread of the Asian needle ant, a non-native ...
Invasive ant species linked to near-fatal reactions has arrived in South MS
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction caused by exposure to an allergen that can result in swelling, difficulty breathing and fainting. Atlanta resident Susan Simon was stung by the ant ...
Invasive and potentially deadly ants confirmed in nearly 20 US states
WASHINGTON — An invasive species of ant has made its way to nearly 20 states in the U.S., raising fears that the species ...
Map Shows States Invaded by Ants That Can Cause Life-Threatening Reaction
Asian needle ants, an invasive species capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, have been detected in at least ...
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Ant species with deadly sting rises across 17 U.S. States including GA and SC
This ant species has been around since the 1930s, but now it’s becoming known as a “medical pest”. It is the Asian Needle ...