Forget fangs full of venom — the backsides of serpents pack secretions volatile enough to kill insect invaders.

It’s important to know how to identify bug bites, as getting bitten by some of these annoying critters can mean needing a ...

A curious summer encounter with rogue ants turns into a humorous journey through science, myth, and the mysterious habits of ...

There are over 12,500 known ant species in the world, with new ant species still being discovered by scientists to this day.

Localities along state borders, like those in Southwest and Southside, are not just susceptible to fire ants spreading from other Virginia localities, but from Tennessee and North Carolina, too, Day ...

For some people, the sting from an Asian needle ant can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.

Dear Heloise: If fire ants bite you, do this: Immediately dip the end of a cotton swab in itching cream and apply it to the bite. Instant relief! -- Gloria Gauntt, via email ...

In their native range, Asian needle ant bites are associated with a 2 percent risk of anaphylaxis compared with a 0.5 to 1.5 percent risk from the bites of fire ants, Hayes says.

The insect has a lookalike—the Allegheny Mound Ant, which bites but not does sting like the fire ant. Red imported fire ant workers and queen have a shiny reddish-brown head and thorax, according to ...

These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to help identify and treat insect bites.

This invasive ant species is not only obnoxious but dangerous, as Texans have died from bites from these swarming ants.

Ants are some of the world’s most prolific and misunderstood insects. While North America alone is home to around 1,000 species, not all types of ants are pests that cause problems around your ...