These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to ...

For example, some people will barely notice a mosquito or ant bite while others break out in itchy or painful welts. If someone has an allergy, an insect bite or sting can mean a severe reaction ...

Standing just over an inch in length, the bullet ant may not seem intimidating at first glance. However, its reputation precedes it. In the lush tropical rainforests of Central and South America, ...

These ground-dwelling insects are not ants, but parasitic wasps known for their excruciating stings. Now researchers have discovered that the wasps don’t dole out pain the same way to all species.

New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing ...

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.

Unlike other insect stings, fire ant venom builds up in the body, meaning the more people or their pets are stung, the greater the risk of an extreme reaction. At this stage, authorities do not ...

Jack Jumper Ants do not bite. They grasp the victim in their jaws, then bend and sting them. Their sting is in the tail. They are aggressive and often display jerky, jumping movements. The stings ...