Ant bites and stings are more common than you think. Learn which ants are relatively harmless and which you should avoid at ...

Ant bites tend to be small, swollen bumps that appear in clusters, Kassouf says. Fire ants also sting humans, Frye says, which can cause small pus-filled bumps on the skin, according to the ...

Ants may seem harmless, but some species pose serious threats due to their venom, aggressive behavior, or destructive habits.

When your pet heads outside, they can come into contact with some pesky pests. Here are the most common ones to look out for ...

Authorities have warned we could see 650,000 additional medical visits annually if the problem is not addressed.

So the areas that you're most likely to get bug bites or stings, are in the picnic area from fire ants. The other areas are wooded or dead trees, because bees and wasps like to stay there.

The sting of a female velvet ant is one of the most painful in the animal kingdom. Now, researchers have discovered that these insects have multiple proteins in their venom that make it ...

Authorities are investigating how fire ants came to be at a rural subdivision but say it is likely they arrived in mulch, plants, turf or soil.

Tick bites are particularly concerning as they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Fire ant stings, known for creating pustules and intense irritation, can also result in severe allergic ...

Ever wanted to know what a bullet ant sting feels like, without putting yourself through the pain? Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place.

For example, ants have a variety of biological defenses. Fire ants bite and sting with a venom called solenopsin. They can also survive floods by clumping together to float on the water’s surface.