What exactly happens when an ant bites you?

The ant knows best, it's been doing it for ages I suppose. But what we bookish mortals know of it until today is that the bite (depending on what kind of insect) typically excites our immune system to produce either histamines or antibody mediat... read more

Stings are met with a response of inflammation and possibly an allergic reaction. Some fire ant bites develop a sterile blister. Formic acid causes pain and sometimes inflammation. read more

Red ants (fire ants) attack by anchoring themselves by biting the skin, and then stinging repeatedly. They usually attack on mass and it is said that they swarm onto your skin and sting like fire! Fire ant stings appear as groups of swollen red spots that develop a blister on the top. read more

If fire ants sting you, chances are you’ll know. They attack in swarms, racing up vertical surfaces (such as your leg) when their nests are disturbed. Each fire ant can sting several times. To identify fire ant stings, look for groups of swollen red spots that develop a blister on the top. Stings hurt, itch, and last up to a week. read more