Identifying Insect Bites and Stings If you’re not having a severe reaction to an insect bite or sting, figuring out what bit or stung you can help you determine the best first aid steps to follow.

Asian needle ants are an invasive insect species spreading in the U.S. The ants can leave a painful sting, with potentially severe health reactions. An invasive species of stinging, carnivorous ants ...

Bee stings are not just a painful inconvenience; they are the result of a highly evolved biological defense mechanism. When a bee stings, it injects venom, which contains a complex mixture of proteins ...