Tag Archives: Insect

‘Kissing Bug’: An insect bite you won’t even notice could have deadly implications  WKBN.com Chagas disease, or deadly “kissing bug” disease, has spread in the U.S. Here’s what to know.  CBS News ‘Kissing bug’ disease should be treated as endemic in US, scientists say  The Guardian Oklahoma woman’s yard infested by mystery bugs  WGN-TV Experts in Texas warn that potentially deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease …

But Lopez wasn’t about to be upstaged. She swept off the six-legged stage-crasher with a smile, telling the audience, “It was tickling me.” The Instagram poster who shared the footage joked, “Plot twist: @JLo just started rehearsals for Kiss of the Cricket Woman… on stage… in real time.” While the clip could be excruciating for people who suffer from orthopterophobia …

A new hybrid fire ant is marching across the United States, and scientists say it can handle nearly any weather conditions or terrain that it encounters in the country. Dubbed the “Frankenstein ant” by local residents, the invasive species is a cross between the red imported fire ant and the black imported fire ant and has now taken root in …

A downside to hot weather is all the bugs that can feast on or sting us. Is there anything you can do to avoid this? And what should you do if you are attacked? Here’s what pharmacists have to say about the best ways to prevent and treat stings and bites. Know which bugs to be wary of The British …

Blue Featherleg (Damselfly) Marit van Ekelenburg turns “fear into fascination” by revealing the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of insects and other invertebrates through macro photography. To some, the arthropod kingdom of insects and arachnids has been unjustly vilified. In response, Ekelenburg snaps small portraits with big meaning, showing that a demure weevil, a fuzzy jumping spider, or a furry …