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.

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.

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.

FIRE ANT BITES. Dear Heloise: If fire ants bite you, do this: Immediately dip the end of a cotton swab in itching cream and apply it to the bite. Instant relief! -- Gloria Gauntt, via email.

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

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 ...