Insects - Page 25

October 27, 2020

After eradicating first 'murder hornet' nest in US, scientists hunt for more

On Saturday, scientists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) successfully vacuumed dozens of Asian giant hornets out of a tree in Blaine, Wash.

October 25, 2020

Operation eradicates first 'murder hornet' nest in US

Washington state bug hunters laid waste Saturday to the first “murder hornet” nest found in the U.S.

October 25, 2020

Murder hornets vacuumed from Washington hive by space-suited bug pros

Space-suited bug specialists successfully vacuumed up a nest of so-called “murder hornets” in Washington state on Saturday.

October 23, 2020

Washington state bug hunters find first ever Asian giant 'murder hornets' nest in US

Washington state bug hunters have located the first-ever Asian giant hornet nest in the U.S., it was reported Friday.

October 13, 2020

Here's the reason why mosquitoes feast on humans' blood

Mosquitoes have a taste for human blood, because our blood is "salty and sweet," according to newly published research.

October 12, 2020

Hairy caterpillar with 'venomous spines' found in Virginia, prompting warning

Officials in Virginia are warning residents about a breed of hairy-looking caterpillars recently spotted in the state that is actually among the most venomous in the nation.

October 7, 2020

Fly lands on Pence's head during VP debate, goes viral

A fly went viral on Wednesday after it landed on the head of Vice President Mike Pence for an extended period of time during the lone vice presidential debate.

October 1, 2020

Dragonflies with morning dew stuck to their wings captured in viral images

A wildlife photographer has taken incredible images of dragonflies with their wings glistening from the morning dew.

September 29, 2020

Dog trained to sniff out invasive spotted lanternfly in an attempt to stop the bug from spreading

With an invasive insect species threatening plants, Pennsylvania agriculture officials have turned to man’s best friend for help.

September 29, 2020

Two exotic tick species found in Rhode Island for the first time, officials say

Two exotic species of ticks have been discovered for the first time in Rhode Island, state officials announced Monday.