This extremely painful sting is what gave the insects the nickname “cow killer ... Research has found that the largest species of velvet ant can run at a speed of about 14 centimeters per second.

It's difficult to predict who will experience anaphylaxis from an Asian needle ant sting. Still, Suiter recommends that people who've reacted to other insect stings, like those from hornets or ...

A sting from the Asian needle ant is somewhat more likely to cause an allergic reaction than the venom in a honey bee’s sting, according to North Carolina State University. While the pests are ...

The venomous Asian needle ant is spreading throughout the United States, and its sting can cause an allergic reaction that could send people to the hospital. Symptoms of the dangerous sting can ...

As if Argentine tegu, brown marmorated stink bug and emerald ash borers weren’t enough invasive species for South Carolina, now comes a resurgence of the Asian needle ant whose painful sting can ...

Often confused with fire ants, Asian needle ants may appear harmless but pack a deadly sting. Some people who are stung may even ... Although the Asian needle ant has been established in the Southeast ...

The Asian needle ant is not aggressive, but they can sting if bothered - a concern if they should somehow become trapped in a person’s clothing. The Independent reports that while most Asian ...

Although its venom is potent, the ant is relatively docile and stings are not common. Pain from a sting can be intense and last several hours, with some individuals experiencing allergic reactions.

People may suffer from an allergic reaction after a sting that can send them to the hospital without treatment. Symptoms can ...

This extremely painful sting is what gave the insects the nickname ... Research has found that the largest species of velvet ant can run at a speed of about 14 centimeters per second.