The Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is an invasive species that can cause an allergic reaction in humans who are bit. Its name comes from its origin in China, Japan and Korea. The ...

Asian needle ants are not the same as fire ants, as they are smaller and, thankfully less aggressive. Most Asian needle ant ...

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when they're accidentally pinched or squished, like if they get caught in ...

Victims can also develop skin reactions like hives, itching and flushed or pale skin. In more serious cases, stings can ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, have been detected in at least ...

The U.S. Forest Service notes that while these ants are "not terribly aggressive," their sting can lead to "life-threatening ...

A small but venomous ant that was first detected in Decatur, Georgia, in the 1930s is making headlines this week because of ...