Venomous Asian Needle Ant Invades 19 US States: Health Alert for 2.1% Fatal Reaction Risk and 74.9% Habitat Expansion

A venomous ant from East Asia has quietly invaded much of the United States, with experts now warning about its painful sting and potential to trigger life-threatening allergic reactions. The Asian needle ant has established populations in 19 states, from Florida up to Wisconsin and New York. “We are now considering it a medically important pest,” says Dan Suiter, a professor of urban entomology at the University of Georgia, following a surge in severe reactions requiring emergency care. First found in Alabama in 1932, the Asian needle ant remained relatively low-profile until recent years. In spring 2022, Indiana recorded its … Continue reading Venomous Asian Needle Ant Invades 19 US States: Health Alert for 2.1% Fatal Reaction Risk and 74.9% Habitat Expansion