Deadly Asian Ant Nearly Kills Woman And Is In Alabama

This is a really serious little bug that can cause a lot of damage.

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This Asian Needle Ant has almost killed a woman in Georgia, and Georgia is way too close for comfort. I'm not a fan of bugs for the most part, and I'm definitely not a fan of the deadly kind.

I also hate the ones that can bite you, and big chunks of your flesh fall off. So, yeah, I don't care for the really nasty insects/critters.

In this case, it is one of the nastiest.

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IS IT IN ALABAMA?

Yes, it has been confirmed in Alabama.

People can suffer from an allergic reaction after being stung, which can send them to the hospital.

Symptoms include difficulty breathing, a slow heart rate, vomiting, hives, and swelling of the tongue.

I've dealt with tongue swelling in the past, and it is extremely scary.

This creature is usually found in Japan and Asia.

It is considered an invasive species.

It is now documented to have invaded the Eastern part of the US, and it spread from there.

It has been found in America for several decades, but what is happening now poses a greater threat.

The sting of this insect can be life-threatening. That is highly disturbing.

In addition, experts say the states of South and, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama have been invaded in the largest numbers lately.

I also do not like this next part.

They are not picky about where they live.

They do fine in cities or in rural areas.

So, what is this thing exactly?

It is called the Asian Needle Ant.

It is simply not very nice at all.

Does anyone have a home remedy for keeping ants out of the house?