Insect bites and stings can sometimes spread disease or cause dangerous allergic reactions and infections. Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The box tree moth is a non-native, invasive insect that has the potential to cause major damage to one of the most popular plants ...

A stinging insect that had vanished from one European country for roughly half a century is back, and its return is part of a wider pattern that should make all of us pay closer attention to the bugs ...

The spotted lanternfly might be the least of your worries this summer. Experts are sounding the alarm about the Asian needle ant — a tiny but dangerous insect moving across the US whose sting can lead ...

For decades, the oriental hornet felt like a species Croatia had filed away in the past. It was known from earlier records, yet for most people, it might as well have been a rumor from another era.

Warmer weather doesn't just bring sunshine. It also brings bugs. And while most insects are harmless (and important to the ecosystem), a few are more than just annoying. Some can damage your home, ...

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — As warmer months bring more outdoor activity across North Carolina, experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous ...

Scientists sometimes release sterilized male insects to breed with females in the wild, which produces no viable offspring. By interrupting harmful pests’ reproduction, these projects aim to reduce ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.