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.

Velvet ants use venom to target mammals and insects differently Study uncovers tailored venom mechanisms across species Scarlet velvet ants show advanced defence ...

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, ...

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 ...

It can also cause swelling, redness, nausea, and fever. It is described as one of the most painful experiences a human can endure, which is why it has earned the distinction of having the most ...

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 ...

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 ...

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