Insects - Page 3

July 26

Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities

Mosquitoes in all seven Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro counties in Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, and over 25% of pools show infection rates typical of late August.

July 14

Destructive bug infestation threatens historic 1,000-year-old book collection

Restoration experts at Hungary's Pannonhalma Archabbey are fighting to save thousands of historic books from drugstore beetles that have caused an unprecedented infestation.

July 8

Massive bee swarm sends three people to hospital in critical condition, 24 injured

Twenty-four people were injured during a 30-minute bee attack in the French alpine town of Aurillac, with three victims initially in critical condition now improving.

July 2

Federal government plans to air-drop sterile flies over Texas to fight flesh-eating maggots

USDA combats flesh-eating New World Screwworm by breeding sterilized flies for release over Mexico and Texas, with a new fly factory planned for 2026.

June 28

Billionaire's death after swallowing bee raises questions about rare cardiac reaction

Cardiologists discuss the rare possibility of bee-related cardiac events after Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack swallowing an insect during a polo match.

June 27

Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases and need for vigilance

Ticks are spreading beyond traditional regions experiencing an uptick in milder winters, with experts warning about the rise in tick-borne illnesses across the country.

June 20

US government to build $8.5M fly-breeding facility to combat cattle parasite threat

USDA announces new Texas facility to breed sterile New World screwworm flies as part of an effort to combat the flesh-eating parasite threatening livestock near the US-Mexico border.

June 18

Invasive pests could stage dramatic comeback this summer, experts warn

Experts warn of a potential spotted lanternfly surge this summer, urging vigilance against these invasive pests that damage plants and spread easily through human transportation.

June 14

Bedbug 'massacre' at Las Vegas hotels leads to multiple lawsuits from guests with 'injuries'

Two Las Vegas hotels are facing lawsuits over bedbug infestations, as guests have reported bites, severe reactions and emotional trauma. Attorney Brian Virag representing the guests shared details.

May 29

America's second-largest cicada swarm is about to emerge across the East Coast

The fascinating emergence of Brood XIV cicadas in the Eastern U.S. will take place this summer. These insects are harmless to humans and gardens, and mark a unique natural event, experts say.