What's going on with France's Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak?
One month after it was first detected in France, there are now 51 recorded cases of the highly contagious cattle virus Dermatose nodulaire contagieuse (known as Lumpy Skin Disease) in the French Alps.
Biting, Stinging, Red Imported Fire Ants Are Closing in on the DC Area - Washingtonian
They're aggressive. Disturb them and they're likely to swarm you, biting ten to 20 times per attack and injecting venom that causes an intense burning sensation, followed by itchy blisters.