Some ant species are aggressive and pose danger. Encounters are becoming common due to growing cities and shifting weather.

Florida Harvester Ant The Florida Harvester Ant, common in the southeastern United States, is considered dangerous primarily because of the intense pain and significant swelling their sting causes.

From tiny nuisances to powerful predators, ants are some of the most fascinating, diverse and sometimes deadliest insects on ...

The sting that inspired him came from a big red ant called the Florida harvester. “Say you get stung on your arm,” Schmidt says of the experience.

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when ...

While not aggressive like the fire ant, the Asian needle ant's sting can bring intense pain that comes and goes over several hours or even days. Meet the Asian needle ant. Better yet, try to avoid it.

While not aggressive like the fire ant, the Asian needle ant's sting can bring intense pain that comes and goes over several hours or even days. Meet the Asian needle ant. Better yet, try to avoid it.