Crawling insects often trigger unease, but many are harmless. Camel crickets, house centipedes, and lacewings are beneficial.

In the case of both aphids and Japanese beetles, spraying with a broad-spectrum insecticide can do more harm than good. These ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...

Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

The further south you go, the bigger the bugs. Heat has a dramatic effect on the growth rate of some species, and North ...

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

With its ample vegetation and hot, humid temperatures, Alabama is the perfect nesting ground for a wide variety of creatures. Suffice it to say that there are also some pretty big insects lurking in ...

The invasive spotted lanternfly, a pest harmful to agriculture and forestry, has been detected in South Carolina. Clemson ...

Bed bugs, a blood-sucking insect, tend to hide themselves in beds in homes or hotels. Here's how to avoid infestations.

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

In cases of high infestations, bed bugs may also be found in places like drawer joints, curtain folds and under wallpaper.