The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian ...

Stray wood debris or shavings: Carpenter ants can tunnel through ... Fire ants are among the most common stinging ant in North Carolina, Hayes said, and their stings can be life-threatening ...

Officials are issuing a warning about a small bug that could cause big health concerns. Asian needle ants are an invasive ...

Experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous insect: the Asian needle ant.

Be careful if you see Asian needle ants. The ants can cause a potentially deadly reaction for some people when they’re stung.

"They're everywhere. They are everywhere at this point," said NC State Urban Entomologist Dr. Christopher Hayes. "We're ...

As warmer months bring more outdoor activity across North Carolina, experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous insect: the Asian needle ant. The insect ...

Asian needle ants have been linked to multiple cases of life-threatening reactions and the mysterious ants keep spreading.

are spreading across the U.S. and are present in North Carolina. These ants are smaller than carpenter ants but larger than sugar ants, and are dark brown to black with lighter colored legs.