According to a list of most-tick-infested states from Terminex, Florida is No. 2 in the country. That's a problem, as some spread disease.

Terminix has released a report of the Top 25 states with the most ticks. Can a bite make you sick? Here's what you need to know to stay safe, healthy ...

Spider mites can harm plants, but neem oil offers a natural solution. Learn how to use it effectively to stop infestations and protect your plants.

Michigan's peak black fly season may be past us, but the biting insects remain an annoyance all summer long.

One of the country's most invasive pests is wreaking havoc on caravan parks in Australia's south, with photos shared online showing the extent of the devastation. Hundreds of rabbits were recently ...

Not quite out of the woods Nova Scotians watch their backs (and each other’s) during yet another tick-infested summer, as researchers work furiously on a promising anti-tick arsenal Jennifer ...

A passenger at Boston Logan was stung by a scorpion yesterday while retrieving her luggage in the baggage claim area of customs, according to police.

Peter Parker's Spider-Man is undergoing a major transformation, as the arachnid hero is mutated as part of X-Men's huge new event. As a virus spreads across Earth turning humans into mutants ...

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