Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are helping to protect honey bee populations while developing new strategies ...

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Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, led all lieutenant governor candidates in fundraising during the final reporting period before Virginia’s June 17 primary, as six Democrats compete for the ...

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Protect yourself and wildlife from the wrath of fire ants with these effective ways to get rid of them, and avoid common remedies that don't work.

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when they're accidentally pinched or squished, like if they get caught in ...

Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights are now in Virginia’s fire ant quarantine zone. Here’s what that means and why it ...

An insect native to Asia is slowly making its way through the U.S. — and it has a deadly sting. The Asian needle ant, first ...

Imported fire ants swarm and sting aggressively when disturbed. Their painful stings cause blisters. All of Hampton Roads and ...

The ant has a sting that can cause asphyxiation in humans. According to NC State University, they aren't as aggressive as fire ants — like those found in Florida — but groups can still sting ...

Fire ants are taking a toll in Texas, causing major damage and health concerns. A federal quarantine aims to tackle their ...

In fact, for one species, the male only lives a few days after mating. Continue reading to discover the differences that separate flying ants from termites. Although flying ants and termites both fly, ...