The New World screwworm, a fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, was eradicated from the U.S.

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half ...

Arriaga was in his own backyard when the attack happened on the street behind his home. He said he heard someone there cry ...

If you're looking to keep insects at bay without using chemicals, the solution might be easier than you think.

Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, including warm winter days. Lyme disease is still the best known and most common disease spread by ticks in Virginia, but there are others such as ...

Africanized honey bees, also known as "killer bees," are common in Arizona and other southwestern states. These bees are highly defensive of their nests and may attack in large numbers if disturbed.

It’s hard to think about much else when you have a fresh mosquito bite you’re desperate to scratch. The insatiable itch, the swollen red bump — it can even be uncomfortable enough to keep you ...

Higher temperatures also tend to bring out bugs looking to feed. California is home to a host of biting, stinging and ...

Carpenter bees are pollinators that can cause structural damage by boring into untreated or weathered wood on a home's exterior. Homeowners can deter carpenter bees by painting or staining exposed ...

The tick season seems to be off to a fast start, which brings up concerns about Lyme disease and other illnesses, explains Dr. Gigi Chawla, head of pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. Matthew Perry's ...