insects
Woman left horrified by infestation of fruit flies in her home — here’s how to get rid of them
October 15, 2024 | 2:58pmFruit flies are some of the worst household pests that exist, made worse by the fact that they are seemingly impossible to get rid of.
Fuzzy venomous caterpillar terrorizes Floridians amid Milton storm relief efforts: 'The pain was excruciating'
October 12, 2024 | 6:27pm"The pain was so excruciating."
Scary head of fossilized, 9-foot bug from 300M years ago recreated by scientists
October 9, 2024 | 5:58pmThe largest bug to ever live, Arthropleura, was part of a group called arthropods -- which includes crabs, spiders and insects – and had features of modern-day centipedes and millipedes.
I spent a wild night in the Amazon — and awoke to a shredded tent invaded by these horrifying visitors
October 7, 2024 | 12:12pm"They're opening up holes big enough to put my fist through, which means that everything else in the Amazon is coming into my tent."
Mom makes disgusting discovery on flight — and her two-year-old falls ill from unsanitary conditions
September 28, 2024 | 9:09pm"Found a cockroach in the omelette served to me on the @airindia flight from Delhi to New York," the mother wrote on X.
Mom shares disgusting bugs she found hidden inside period undies: 'Get them out of your house nowww'
September 26, 2024 | 4:42pmIn a social media post that has shocked the Northern Beaches Mums Facebook group, a woman shared a revolting experience after buying a packet of Bonds period undies.
Shein shopper horrified after finding live worms in her order bag: 'I could throw up'
September 25, 2024 | 10:36amIn a TikTok clip, she revealed that she found three live worms after ripping open the bags sent from the Chinese budget E-commerce site.
Michigan library shuts down after bugs burst out of DVD case in book return box
September 24, 2024 | 9:04pmA Michigan library was forced to shut down after cockroaches were found crawling in the book drop.
This exotic snack boosts libido and sex appeal — and has other substantial health benefits
September 17, 2024 | 1:46pmIt's certainly one way to get all "hop" and bothered.
Swarm of 'mosquitoes' buzz around cabin of Volaris flight before takeoff — again
September 13, 2024 | 11:39pmPassengers aboard a Volaris flight were visited by a swarm of flying bugs — a replay of an incident that happened last October on the same airline.
New species of 'horror' wasp discovered in the US: 'We didn’t think it was real,' scientists admit
September 13, 2024 | 12:15pmScientists have discovered a new species of wasp that lays eggs in living flies so the babies burst out of their bellies
Are you seeing fewer spotted lanternflies? Here's why
September 7, 2024 | 7:14amThe invasive spotted insect was first spotted in our area in 2022 on Staten Island.
What is 'sloth fever'? Everything you need to know about the virus affecting US and Europe
August 23, 2024 | 1:00pmFlorida reported 20 travel-related cases, including nine last week.
Infamous 'ManhattAnt' species finally ID'd after infiltrating NYC for over a decade
August 17, 2024 | 8:23amThe buggers' population has exploded, so much so that they're now contending with native species as the most common ant in the Big Apple.
Residents 'trapped' after swarms of flies invade village – with one local comparing it to living in Alfred Hitchcock film
August 14, 2024 | 10:55pmFed-up residents say they have been left 'trapped' in their own homes after swarms of thousands of flies invaded their village.
Supersize swarm of insects overwhelms beach in creepy clip
July 28, 2024 | 5:53pmFreaky footage captured a swarm of dragonflies turning a beach into a scene akin to a Biblical plague over the weekend.
Fireflies are an enchanting phenomenon — but experts say they're disappearing
July 26, 2024 | 5:13pmFor many Americans, the flash of the firefly calls up memories of summer childhood evenings gone by. “They are the absolute best ambassadors for natural magic,” said one biologist.
Golf course worker, 57, dies in bee attack on 8th hole: 'Tragic workplace accident'
July 12, 2024 | 6:37pmRick Messina, 57, was mowing the lawn by the eighth hole at Pusch Ridge Golf Course in Oro Valley when the bees struck.
This country just approved 16 insects as food — which buggy bite would you eat?
July 10, 2024 | 2:08pmIt's the other Grubhub.
California winegrowers on edge over pest that could 'devastate' lucrative industry
July 5, 2024 | 10:23amThe California Association of Winegrape Growers is urging other winegrowers to be on high alert for spotted lanternflies that are sharing egg masses.