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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 ...
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Where were stinging, invasive Asian needle ants found in Ohio? Why they're a problem
Asian needle ants, an invasive species, are reaching their peak season in June and July. These ants deliver a painful, venomous sting that can cause severe reactions lasting several days.
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 ...
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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 ...