insects
Common bacteria linked to strep raises worries in US: ‘Pandemic in plain sight’
Too easily overlooked are non-influenza, non-COVID viruses and bacteria that are burgeoning and spreading unchecked — both in the U.S. and around the world.
The scariest thing I've seen as an ER nurse — the patients had to wait for them to crawl out
"I can handle cardiac distress all day — but bugs? No, thank you," Beeson told The Post
Invasive pest with deadly venom spreads across the US, triggers warning from scientists
Ants are typically seen as a nuisance, especially when they invade homes or businesses. But the Asian needle ant poses a more serious threat - one that goes beyond inconvenience.
Newly discovered 'bone collector' caterpillar eats its prey and then wears its body parts like armor
The odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Billions of cicadas set to descend as 'rolling emergence' hits East Coast
The arrival of warm spring temperatures also means the arrival of cicadas, which are expected to start filling the air with their iconic buzzing sounds as soon as next week in some...
New Yorkers are less scared of rats and roaches than any other city: study
NYC is less fearful of pests like roaches, rats and spiders than any other city in the US, a new study has found.
Child hospitalized, unable to walk after scratching mosquito bite: 'It was horrific'
For one full-time travelling family, however, an ordinary mosquito bite recently turned into a frightening nightmare they never thought possible.
Teens arrested for smuggling 5,000 ants in 'shift in trafficking trends'
Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes.
Tree-killing beetle may cause more wildfires, Long Island officials warn
"This is a serious, serious problem," Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine told The Post.
Billions of huge buzzing bugs will appear in NY, NJ and 9 other states this spring: 'Louder than jets'
Cicadas of Brood XIV will begin to emerge from the underground in 13 states across the country this spring, according to cicada expert Gene Kritsky.
Billions of buzzing cicadas from 'Brood XIV' will emerge across multiple states this spring
As winter melts away, spring begins to blossom – and buzz with the sound of cicadas.
Scorpion stings woman at Boston airport baggage claim after flight from Mexico
A 40-year-old woman returning from vacation wound up in the hospital after she was stung by a scorpion while retrieving her luggage from the baggage claim at Logan Airport in...
Dozens of live beetles disguised as snacks seized at LAX
Over three dozen live beetles discreetly hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered being smuggled into the country at Los Angeles International Airport last month.
'Gross' moth invasion wreaks havoc on forests — and property values: 'A very bad effect'
After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy creature has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California.
Texas officials warn of 'man-eater' bug detected in livestock at Mexico border
Texas wildlife officials are on the lookout for a flesh-devouring fly larvae known as the "Man-eater" after cases of the sickening vermin were recorded in Mexico.
Your firewood could be overrun by invasive bugs — experts reveal tips for preventing gross infestation
Where our firewood comes from matters — a lot.
Plastic-eating worm discovered — could help reduce pollution 'faster and more efficiently', scientists say
Scientists have discovered a plastic-eating insect that could revolutionize our approach to waste management.
Woman left horrified by infestation of fruit flies in her home — here’s how to get rid of them
Fruit flies are some of the worst household pests that exist, made worse by the fact that they are seemingly impossible to get rid of.
Fuzzy venomous caterpillar terrorizes Floridians amid Milton storm relief efforts: 'The pain was excruciating'
"The pain was so excruciating."
Scary head of fossilized, 9-foot bug from 300M years ago recreated by scientists
The largest bug to ever live, Arthropleura, was part of a group called arthropods -- which includes crabs, spiders and insects – and had features of modern-day centipedes and millipedes.