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

Shasta County Mosquito and Vector Control found 2025's first mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in the county. Here's how to reduce bites.

State health officials in Michigan are recommending that residents take precautions against mosquito bites after detecting West Nile virus in the state.

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The box tree moth is a non-native, invasive insect that has the potential to cause major damage to one of the most popular ...

The next time you spot flies buzzing around a pile of durians, don't be alarmed, as they may actually be organically grown.

Bagworms may be small, but they can cause big problems.Often mistaken for part of the tree, they create cases that dangle from branches.Erika Lyon, with Ohio St ...

Good bugs pollinate our food crops, enrich and fertilize the soil, eat our garbage and provide food for wildlife.

Purple martins are gorgeous backyard birds, known for their iridescent feathers and mid-sky acrobatics. As North America’s ...

There’s nothing worse than dealing with the itchy aftermath of a hungry insect. Keep your body bite-free with these effective ...

Chinese scientists have successfully turned bees into cyborgs by inserting controllers into their brains. In tests the bees ...