Venomous Ant With Possibly Fatal Sting Spreads in United States

An invasive venomous ant with a potentially deadly bite is spreading throughout the United States.

The venomous Asian needle ant is spreading throughout the United States, and its sting can cause an allergic reaction that could send people to the hospital. Symptoms of the dangerous sting can include difficulty breathing, a weak or rapid heart rate, vomiting, hives, fainting, and tongue swelling.

Dan Suiter, an Orkin distinguished professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Georgia...