Insects may not be your favorite type of animal but they are vital for the survival of our planet. Rather than being ...

A pair of ticks discovered by interns turned out to be the first of their kind in their respective locations, showing that these dangerous insects are spreading their reach. This summer, two interns ...

South Carolina is home to its fair share of dangerous insects. From spiders, wasps and rash-causing caterpillars, there are a handful of bugs to look out for. But the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Researchers at the University of California Riverside found that bed bugs avoid water because it can block their breathing.

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 ...

The CDC has issued a report about triatomines, a bloodsucking insect known as “kissing bugs” whose bites are often anything but sweet. UGA Today But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ...