Whoops! You left the door open, and one of the world’s least favorite flying guests just zipped inside: the house fly. Flies ...

Horse flies are the most diverse group of blood-feeding animals on Earth. But why do horse flies bite people? How do they ...

One of the most enjoyable benefits of gardening is spending time outdoors. Braving inclement weather, getting covered in mud ...

Cicadas don’t bite or sting and are more of a nuisance than a danger. Cicadas aren't poisonous if a pet ingests a few. But ...

and other insects. They can, however, "pierce and suck" using their mouthparts, which allow them to drink tree fluids. "They might try to pierce and suck you, but don’t worry, they aren’t vampires nor ...

Cicadas don’t bite or sting and are more of a nuisance than a danger. Cicadas aren't poisonous if a pet ingests a few. But ...

A fungal disease could soon bring infected cicadas to your backyard. Massospora cicadina is a fungal pathogen that infects ...

Homegrown tomato lovers, beware. A sneaky pest may be lurking in your garden, which could be why your fruit turns tough, ...

Also known as clegs, horseflies use their razor-sharp mouthparts to slice into the skin, delivering bites that are often more painful and slower to heal than those from other insects. Unlike a ...

It's starting! Brood XIV (as in 14) cicadas have begun to emerge in parts of Cincinnati, and it's only the beginning.

Curious to discover the sneakiest animals in the world? Keep reading to learn about these animals and their unique abilities!