A sting from an Asian needle ant can trigger anaphylaxis. The invasive species has been in the South for 90 years, but has recently seen a surge in population. Georgia Public Broadcasting/provided ...

The Asian needle ant, an invasive species first spotted in the U.S. over 90 years ago, is surging through the Southeast U.S. and the Eastern seaboard Clarence Holmes Wildlife / Alamy The Asian ...

A newly discovered "hell ant" fossil may be the oldest ant ever found, scientists say. This fossilized insect was unearthed in what is now northeastern Brazil and lived around 113 million years ...

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A 113-million-year-old hell ant that once lived in northeastern Brazil is now the oldest ant specimen known to science, finds a new report. The hell ant, which was preserved in limestone ...

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Effectively managing sugar ants is essential because, while they're not dangerous, their infestations can become a household nuisance without proper prevention and control. Sealing entry points ...

Vinegar is often used to treat ant infestations in the home but it's not as effective as other methods. Vinegar can be used as a deterrent, but boric acid, pesticides, and strong smells can be ...

Wherever there's dirt there's bound to be ants, but one particular group is so adept at blending in with the ground that they hold the name "dirt ant" (Basiceros) all to themselves. Now ...

As the warmer weather brings people outdoors across Houston, fire ants are waiting. Out of the 210 species of ants in Texas, the fire ant is the one singled out as a serious nuisance to humans ...