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

The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian ...

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when they're accidentally pinched or squished, like if they get caught in ...

Unlike fire ants, Asian needle ants nest in both natural and disturbed areas, and their stings are more likely to cause allergic reactions. Most North Carolina residents are likely used to certain ...

Unlike fire ants, Asian needle ants nest in both natural and disturbed areas, and their stings are more likely to cause allergic reactions. Most North Carolina residents are likely used to certain ...

Unlike fire ants, Asian needle ants nest in both natural and disturbed areas, and their stings are more likely to cause allergic reactions. Most North Carolina residents are likely used to certain ...

These ants are smaller than carpenter ants but larger than sugar ants, and are dark brown to black with lighter colored legs. Unlike fire ants, Asian needle ants nest in both natural and disturbed ...

The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian needle ant is able to nest in both “natural areas” like forests and areas ...

Fire ants tend to have conspicuous mounds in open areas and will boil out of the nest in large numbers if the mound is disturbed. They will aggressively swarm and sting in large numbers if this ...