The Formosan termite is a costly and invasive species in Louisiana. Now, a predator of that termite has made its way to the Bayou State in the stinging Asian Needle Ant ...

Asian needle ants have been linked to severe allergic reactions, including intense pain, hives, redness and even anaphylaxis.

Invasive Asian needle ants ramp up in the summer, and they have been spotted in Ohio. Here's where they're found and how to ...

Size: Up to .75 inches long Dangers: Velvet ants are not aggressive but will sting if threatened. Their sting is one of the most painful in the country, which is what earned them the name “cow killer, ...

The ANA was discovered in the U.S. in 1934 while individuals were researching Argentine ants (Linepithema humile). Since the ...

The Asian Needle Ant was reportedly spotted at two Louisiana parks in August 2024 and June 2025, the AgCenter reported.