That's why Consumer Reports is here to tell us which insect repellents work best, and which hardly work at all. They also ...

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An insect native to Asia is slowly making its way through the U.S. — and it has a deadly sting. The Asian needle ant, first discovered in the U.S. in 1932, has now been detected in 20 states, The ...

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when they're accidentally pinched or squished, like if they get caught in ...

To get a deeper understanding of the current state of insect populations, the National Academies launched a new study focused ...

This is the hilarious moment a woman's lips swelled after a bee sting, giving her a Katie Price-style ‘trout pout'. Footage shows the farmer with an enlarged upper lip following the sting, which ...

Some 14 million bees spilled over on a rural Whatcom County road on May 30. Beekeepers are calling for an "emergency plan" that could lead to faster responses.

Victims can also develop skin reactions like hives, itching and flushed or pale skin. In more serious cases, stings can ...

An effective insect repellent can help you fight off the annoyance of buzzing mosquitoes, prevent itchy bites, and reduce your risk of serious bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David ...