Insects - Page 4

May 19

Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again'

After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.

May 18

Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval

A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.

May 15

Invasive insect poses health threat in 19 states, expert warns

The Asian needle ant is a stealthy and dangerous invasive species spreading across the U.S., with a painful sting that can cause severe allergic reactions.

May 13

FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications

Adults over the age of 60 are recommended not to get the chikungunya vaccine to prevent the mosquito-borne illness due to two related deaths, according to the FDA and CDC.

May 13

Flesh-eating New World Screwworm could pose health risks to cattle, humans

Mexico's New World Screwworm outbreak halts livestock imports at the southern border as US officials work to prevent the parasitic fly from spreading to American animals.

March 24, 2025

Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

March 21, 2025

Travel hot spot seeks emergency declaration over massive bug infestation

Orbetello, Italy, located in the Tuscan region, seeks an emergency declaration over swarms of midges ahead of the busy tourist season. Fishermen say dead fish attracted the bugs.

March 3, 2025

Woman stung by venomous critter while getting bag at Boston's Logan Airport

Massachusetts State Police said a 40-year-old woman retrieving her luggage at Boston Logan International Airport was stung by a scorpion on Sunday night.

January 17, 2025

This 'hitchhiking' bug can travel on planes, follow passengers home: expert weighs in

A bug expert reveals that traveling is a common way for people to bring home the well-known, parasitic insects that are bedbugs — and yes, they can wind up on airplanes.

November 19, 2024

Actress boards plane with head lice, triggers social media firestorm: What to know

Actress Jenny Mollen said on Instagram that she learned she had head lice while on an airplane, sparking social media users to sound off. A lice expert weighs in.