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

When Borjon and her colleagues authors first began experimenting with velvet ants, they suspected that might be the case for their venom too. “If you’re trying to defend against many predators ...

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.

Ant venom research has gained significant attention in recent years due to the complex and diverse nature of ant venoms, which are rich in bioactive compounds. These venoms serve various ...

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 ...

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.