Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD Key Takeaways Most ant bites cause swelling, redness, and itching, but are not serious. Fire ant bites can cause a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

For the record, ant bites aren’t as common as you might think. “All ants can bite but they rarely do unless harassed,” says Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, Ph.D., associate director of community & urban ...

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POINT PLEASANT, N.J. (CBSNewYork)-- Here's a story that may leave you itching. Homeowners and exterminators are reporting an abundance of pesky ants this season. So what's causing the ant invasion?

Fire ants bite with their jaws and can sting several times, injecting venom. The venom can cause a blister. But you shouldn’t pop these blisters. When their nest is disturbed, fire ants may swarm and ...

For the record, ant bites aren’t as common as you might think. “All ants can bite but they rarely do unless harassed,” says Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, Ph.D., associate director of community & urban ...

If you live in a rural or suburban area in the Southern states, you’ve likely seen a fire ant hill a few times in your life. Stepping on a fire ant hill, sometimes referred to as a mound, can mean ...

We did it: we made it through the long COVID winter. And now that COVID spring is here, we’re starting to see some changes. It’s getting a little warmer outside, spring flowers are starting to bloom, ...