Kissing bugs are nocturnal insects that can bite humans and animals, often when people are asleep. Their nickname is ...

Nobody likes getting stung by a bee, wasp or hornet, but for many of us, the risk is far greater than just temporary swelling, inflammation and pain. “Most of the time, the swelling is going to be ...

The Asian needle ant is a stinging insect native to China, Japan, and the Koreas. Experts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service said the insect has been in the country since 1932 but ...

Think your summer is all sunshine and sweet tea? Not if North Carolina's most notorious bugs have anything to say about it. The state is home to a variety of insects that either bite or sting in the ...

You spend enough time outside, you’re going to get stung. Maybe it’s while you’re weeding, or moving lumber, or trying to deal with the trash cans in sandals when you should’ve put shoes on. Sometimes ...

Your backyard might seem like a safe space for your dog to roam, but some dangers aren’t easy to see. For small dogs, certain ...

In Louisiana, pesky bug bites are far too common — even into fall and sometimes winter. There’s no escaping mosquitoes. Even a cold winter won’t keep the stinging, biting creatures away for long.