A stinging ant, capable of triggering potentially fatal allergic reactions, has been spotted in eight Mississippi locations, including a confirmed sighting in Jackson County. Mississippi State ...

Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger serious allergic reactions. Mostly found in eastern North American forests, they can move closer to homes during ...

ATLANTA - You may have seen some of the recent headlines: "Potentially deadly ants reported in 17 states," "Asian needle ants with a potentially fatal sting have spread across multiple states," ...

In the midst of a food allergy epidemic, it is important to be aware of all of the possible allergens that people eat, knowingly or unknowingly. Even in the Western world, we each unwittingly eat ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Asian needle ant, an invasive species known for its painful sting, has been found in Arkansas, raising concerns about potential allergic reactions. Mike Bentley from the ...

I'm writing from Coler Campground in Bentonville. The term "campground" might be a stretch. Each Coler campsite comes equipped with a tent platform, a fire pit and a picnic table. There's a coffee ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Key Takeaways Start taking antihistamines two weeks before allergy season begins to help prevent hay fever.Wear long sleeves and use mosquito repellent to ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species, are spreading across the U.S. and are present in North Carolina. These ants are smaller than carpenter ants but larger than sugar ants, and are dark brown to ...

This story originally appeared in the January 2026 issue of Town&Gown magazine. “Oh, my allergies are acting up.” “I think I ...