For skin irritation, the CDC recommends applying anti-itch cream to the affected areas. To treat the general infestation, ...

They pollinate your food, clean your soil, and keep pests in check — all without a sound. These five insects may be tiny, but ...

Deeply water vegetable gardens and container plants as needed, especially during hot weather. For containers, check soil ...

You can now order an “Iron Dome” for mosquitoes. Its name is the Photon Matrix, a black box about the size of a smartphone that can detect, track, and eliminate mosquitoes mid-flight using an AI ...

I live in a wasp neighborhood. At least that’s the buzz from a couple of exterminators who came over on separate occasions to rid the house and property of all the pests that creep my wife out. Sue, ...

Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to prevent squash bugs from ruining your vegetables. If an infestation has already started, you can pick ...

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an invasive species that was introduced to North America in 1998. In a very short ...

Crawling insects often trigger unease, but many are harmless. Camel crickets, house centipedes, and lacewings are beneficial.

People in Florida are having to worry about a unique disease-carrying insect known as the kissing bug. New research shows ...

Bed bugs, a blood-sucking insect, tend to hide themselves in beds in homes or hotels. Here's how to avoid infestations.

Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...