A new reports says an invasive ant known for its stinging bite is now in Missouri, according to one researcher.

For some consultants and economists today, ants can serve as a significant example. Due to their industriousness and ability to stimulate ...

Not all stinging insects play by the same rules, and the difference between a one-and-done sting versus a relentless repeated assault comes down to some surprisingly ancient biology that shapes how ...

If you thought the Amazon Rainforest is only about venomous snakes, giant anacondas, jaguars, and caimans, this one’s for you ...

We have 7 million specimens.” Althoff is an urban entomologist for MU Extension and Lincoln University, and today, we’re ...

Ants are a much-overlooked group of insects. But they have fascinating behaviours and adaptations, as entomologist Richard ...

A father and his sons transformed the massive front yard for free, despite a locked gate, brutal heat, and a painful fire ant bite.

Fire ants are a common nuisance across much of the United States, known for their painful stings and unsightly dirt mounds in lawns and outdoor spaces. However, for individuals who are allergic, these ...

Hotter, wetter El Niño conditions could increase mosquitoes, no-see-ums and other biting pests across Florida this summer.

Change is inevitable; sometimes for the good, and sometimes it brings big challenges. Our native landscapes are full of wonderful specimens that create ecosystems that interact well together. When we ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Texas is known for its extreme heat and diverse wildlife, but one of the state's most persistent pests is also one of its smallest ...

Texas is known for its extreme heat and diverse wildlife, but one of the state's most persistent pests is also one of its smallest: the fire ants. Known for painful stings and aggressive swarming ...