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Fire ant stings tend to cause a sharp, intense pain right away, which fades fairly quickly. The sting from an Asian needle ant can come back hours, or even days later, Williams said.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. An insect native to Asia is slowly making its way through the U.S. — and it has a deadly sting. The Asian needle ant, first ...

The Asian needle ant is invading North Carolina, and its bite can kill you. Here’s what it looks like, where it’s found and how to keep them away from homes.

The Asian needle ant is invading North Carolina, and its bite can kill you. Here’s what it looks like, where it’s found and how to keep them away from homes.

Fire ant stings tend to cause a sharp, intense pain right away, which fades fairly quickly. The sting from an Asian needle ant can come back hours, or even days later, Williams said.

As the ants do not swarm like fire ants, stings are usually isolated instances. Some people are allergic to Asian needle ants and could react similarly to someone with a bee allergy if stung.

Ant Species. Primary Region(s) Key Characteristics & Sting Impact. Bullet Ant. South America. Renowned for having the most painful insect sting, with intense pain that can persist for up to 24 hours.

Its sting can be life threatening," Suiter recently told the university. Suiter added that people who have adverse reactions to bee and ant stings are especially vulnerable and could go into ...

A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.