New UGA Research Warns of Invasive Ants in Athens

Ant No Stopping Us Now: Ant With Potent Bite Marching Across US - WhoWhatWhy

Ant No Stopping Us Now: Ant With Potent Bite Marching Across US (Maria) The author writes, “Last year, Dan Suiter, a professor of urban entomology at the University of Georgia, received at least three calls from people who had been stung by an Asian needle ant — or knew someone who had been — and went into anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. While there is no new evidence on the continued spread of the ants in the U.S…

New UGA research warns of invasive ants in Athens

Watch out for these sneaky ants in Athens backyards that pack a mean punch.The invasive Asian needle ant is taking over the Southeast and has come to Athens, according to a University of Georgia press release. Though the ant has…

Poisonous, Invasive Needle Ants Moving North. Wonder Why?

Report points out that these invasive Asian Needle Ants are well established in the US South, and now moving north. 2 to 4 times as many people are allergic to this ant’s venom than are allergic to honeybees. Report confirms they are moving north, but makes no mention of why that might be the case. … Continue reading "Poisonous, Invasive Needle Ants Moving North. Wonder Why?"

Bite from invasive ant sent woman to ICU

A tiny invasive insect is posing a potentially deadly threat to people prone to severe allergic reactions, and experts say now is the time Georgians are most likely to encounter them.The Asian needle ant, known for its painful sting, has spread quickly across the U.S., and is now in Georgia.Susan Simon has been stung three times. She just got back from a trip to the ICU after she was stung on her hand.It happened In the DeKalb County community o…