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

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

An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...

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

A velvet ant bite like “hot oil from the deep fryer” delivers an array of peptides that inflicts pain on insects and mammals alike.

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 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.

Hybrid fire ants, well established in East Tennessee and parts of Kentucky and North Carolina, are now infiltrating Southwest Virginia.

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Le Poids des Fourmis runs from March 7 to 15 at the Théâtre Paris-Villette. Between adolescent revolt, citizen resistance and ...

Previous studies have already shown that ants behave aggressively towards their nearest neighbours in particular. They are especially likely to open their mandibles and bite, or spray acid and ...