When thinking of dangerous animals, most people imagine fierce predators like lions, snakes, or crocodiles. Surprisingly, some of the deadliest threats to humans are far smaller: insects. Despite ...

A fly with wound-gnawing larvae is repopulating after decades of progress to contain it. Earth's overheating could be partly why the insect is returning perilously close to the American border with ...

Asian hornets have proliferated across Luxembourg, and these insects can build large nests at inaccessible heights that are ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

Linda Rodriguez noticed tiny red bumps on her arms last month after a night in a Maine hotel. “They looked like little bites,” Rodriguez said. “Within an hour I had clusters on my stomach and side.

The CDC has issued a report about triatomines, a bloodsucking insect known as “kissing bugs” whose bites are often anything but sweet. UGA Today But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ...

From disease-spreading mosquitoes to venomous scorpions, here are the deadliest insects in India and why they pose serious risks to humans.

STERLING, Va. — Customs agents at Washington Dulles International Airport made a rare discovery during a recent inspection. Two dangerous pests were found inside a shipment of flowers from South ...

Ahh, summer. Grill's hot. Lemonade's cold. The kids are playing happily in the sprinkler. Suddenly, an insect armada sweeps in, ready to attack without mercy. Bees and mosquitoes and ticks -- oh my!