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The Asian needle ant was first discovered in the U.S. in 1932 and found in at least three southeastern states. It is capable ...

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Invasive insects like the tiger mosquito and the Asian hornet are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with devastating consequences for human health, agriculture and the environment.

Ant bites are common and, while occasionally painful, are rarely severe. There are several types of ants in the United States that bite, including fire ants, harvester ants, carpenter ants, and field ...

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Asian needle ants, an invasive species capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, have been detected in at least 21 states.

This put N.C. among the top 10 most ant-affected states in the country, ranking No. 8 out of 50. N.C. is also one of a number of states in the U.S. affected by red imported fire ants.

As warmer months bring more outdoor activity across North Carolina, experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous insect: the Asian needle ant.

Black house ant (Ochetellus spp.) Copper-bellied black house ants (Ochetellus glaber) have a different shape from their white-footed relatives. (Supplied: Peter Rowland, PRPW) ...

Black fire ants actually beat the red ants to the U.S. by a few decades and are well established in some Southern states, including parts of North Carolina. But they aren't quite as aggressive as ...