A few years ago, Field & Stream published a list of the deadliest insects in the world . The list includes multiple spider and scorpion species, as well as ticks. Those are all arachnids, not insects. But I'm guessing the list wouldn't have been as fun without our eight -legged "friends," also. Some on this list can be found in Kentucky, so here we go.

Ants

Ants, in general, are on the list, but the worst ones are not within our borders. That doesn't mean you want to mess with these things. Fire ants mean business, and you're better off making them none of your business.

Black Widows

Black widows rarely kill, but their bites will always cause pain due to the venom that makes a beeline for your nervous system. They also leave a nasty scar. They like dark corners in, for example

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