As winter approaches, it might seem like your yard is littered with the acorns that fell from nearby oaks. So, why not ...

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When the first snow falls, many animals are already tucked safely inside their dens. During this time, some enter a state of hibernation, slowing their metabolism down to conserve energy until the ...

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When Michigan sees warm fall days, boxelder bugs won't be hard to find as they cluster in the sun on walls and other warm spots around your house. The black-and-red or orange insects are a frequent ...

Triatoma gerstaeckeri, a species of kissing bug native to Central and South Texas, can carry a parasite that causes Chagas disease. Credit: Courtesy / Gabe Hamer, wildlife biologist at Texas A&M All ...

Boxelder bugs are one of several insects, including stink bugs, that invade Ohio homes in the fall to seek shelter for winter. These bugs are dark colored with red stripes and named after the female ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling attention to an emerging infectious disease. Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening condition, is ...

"Kissing bug" sounds like a sweet nickname, but these insects' bites are anything but harmless. In fact, they can transmit a parasite that causes Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening ...

Do not be fooled by their sweet-sounding name — kissing bugs are a menace and have become a real concern in Georgia. Scientifically known as triatomine bugs, these tiny insects carry a parasite that ...

Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ecosystems, raising fears that climate change may be playing a greater role than previously understood. The study, conducted by ...

Kissing (conenose) bug, Triatoma protracta. Photo by Justin Schmidt, Southwestern Biological Institute. As the weather heats up, insects become more active and abundant. People will encounter ...