Spring weather is here to stay bringing a pesky, stinging insect with it. See what we know about the fire ant and how to ...

While most ants are harmless, the harvester ant has venom that rivals some of the deadliest snakes. Its sting is 20 times ...

Australia is grappling with a surge in venomous red fire ant populations after heavy rains forced them above ground. These ...

In most cases, fire ant bites cause a burning sensation that lasts about an hour and can create blisters and pustules. The National Allergy Centre of Excellence, Australia’s peak allergy ...

How to Survive The Tiny Bull Ant With a Sting That Feels Like Fire Posted: March 6, 2025 | Last updated: March 6, 2025 "Protect yourself with these tips for avoiding and surviving bull ant bites ...

Medium-size reddish-brown to black ants known for large colonies and seed-harvesting behavior. They are found in arid regions and can deliver painful stings. Large moth with brownish-gray wings ...

These differences allow bumble bees to pollinate a wider variety of plants more effectively. So, do bumble bees sting? Absolutely. However, unlike honeybees, the procedure is by no means fatal to them ...

Ants are among the rare organisms to have extended reproductive division labor beyond the cells of a multicellular organism. However, the degree of specialization between reproductive and worker ...

When their mounds are disturbed, the ants release pheromones that alert the colony to swarm and attack. In addition to delivering painful stings, fire ants can chew irrigation tubes and electrical ...

Britain's Got Talent host Ant McPartlin received medical attention after accidentally headbutting a coconut and injuring his forehead. The ITV favourite was alongside Declan Donnelly during the ...