At the reproductive stage, winged termites emerge from existing colonies to form new nests. A swarm of these winged termites can indicate a large colony nearby, and are usually visible after heavy ...

Warm weather means more people are spending time outdoors and dealing with insects like ticks. Laura Iles, Extension ...

The Monte Gordo Grasshopper, a rare living fossil, was found again in Cape Verde, revealing its resilience in harsh ...

After cleaning the wound, applying ice will cool the body’s temperature and slow the spread of the venom. Mr Sandhu says: “The coolness of the ice will also provide a soothing relief to the throbbing ...

In the video player above check out some unusual animals spotted in Ohio.] (WJW) – It’s the unofficial start to summer, and ...

Discover interesting facts about insects, the critters whose combined weight on the planet is 70 times that of all humans.

Brood XIV, one of the largest broods of 17-year periodical cicadas, is emerging from the soil in massive numbers with their signature buzzing chorus.

Your beautiful vegetables are really starting to grow in the garden, but you notice tiny holes popping up in the leaves — insects are feasting. Some are pests, but as Horticulture Agent ...

Nearly 1,800 Lyme disease-spreading ticks were reported across Canada so far this year, over 1,000 of which were in Ontario.

The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster will open the 2025 Butterfly House and Pollinator Path season Sunday, June ...

The tiny, delicate scales covering insects such as butterflies also contain chitin. It’s integral to the thin tracheal tubes that make up their respiratory system and the hairs that collect pollen.