An invasive ant species—the Asian needle ant—poses a growing threat in the Southeast, potentially endangering individuals with allergies.
ATHENS, Ga. — As the weather continues to get warmer, researchers at the University of Georgia are warning about an invasive ant that could pose a danger to people with bee or ant allergies.
The Asian needle ant is only 3/16 of an inch long. But its sting can be life-threatening. The ant makes its home in wooded areas with lots of leaf litter, rocks or dead logs.
“It’s an ant that you probably should know,” said
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