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

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.

North Carolina State University says Asian needle ants pose a “triple threat” to humans. They have a painful, venomous sting that is more likely to cause an allergic reaction than a bee sting. They ...

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

The North Carolina State Extension Office said they are smaller than a carpenter or wood ant, but larger than “sugar ants.” Sometimes you’ll get stung when gardening or moving wood ...

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

Asian needle ants are small, shiny and dark brown ... and residential lawns to state and national parks, according to North Carolina State University. “People are most often stung when they ...