Woman scratching arm because it stings in a park with copy space
Woman scratching arm because it stings in a park with copy space

Never Do This to Fight Off Mosquitoes

Officials are warning against this major mistake.
rat eating chickpea outdoors
rat eating chickpea outdoors

If You Live Here, Prepare for an “Explosion of Pests"

A surge of insects and rodents are plaguing the area.
Box tree moth caterpillar
Box tree moth caterpillar

If You See This Insect, Call Officials

This bug can do serious damage.
black widow spider outdoors
black widow spider outdoors

This One Thing in Your Yard Can Fend Off Black Widows

Is your yard at risk for these venomous spiders?
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)

Watch Out for This Potentially Disabling Mosquito

It's now in nearly 30 U.S. states.
snake in grass
snake in grass

This Is When You’re Most Likely to Encounter a Snake

This one weather condition could precipitate an encounter.
Silhouette of small dog breeds
Silhouette of small dog breeds

This Is the Least Popular Dog Breed in the U.S.

These breeds are worst in show, a new survey reveals.
An eastern diamondback rattlesnake crawling over some freshly cut grass in southern Florida.
An eastern diamondback rattlesnake crawling over some freshly cut grass in southern Florida.

Watch Out for This Highly Venomous Snake

It's in seven U.S. states.
Man opens the door of Tesla Model S.
Man opens the door of Tesla Model S.

If You Have This Popular Car, Beware of Rats

Owners report rodents have done damage to these cars.
Closeup of spotted lanternfly infestation. Taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, October 2019
Closeup of spotted lanternfly infestation. Taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, October 2019

If You See This Bug, Crush It, USDA Says

"Stop, scrape, squash," officials say.
Man in the shower
Man in the shower

Never Do This After You Shower in the Summer

Experts say this could be letting bugs in.
giant goldfish in the u.s.
giant goldfish in the u.s.

Watch Out for These Football-Sized Goldfish

They've now been seen in several states.
Sea nettle jellyfish floats next to the beach, the center of body resembles egg yolk. Blur sea, blue sky background.
Sea nettle jellyfish floats next to the beach, the center of body resembles egg yolk. Blur sea, blue sky background.

If You Live Here, Beware a Huge Jellyfish Surge

The beaches pose a risk in this state.
If You Live Here, Watch Out for This Caterpillar
If You Live Here, Watch Out for This Caterpillar

If You Live Here, Watch Out for This Caterpillar

It can cause respiratory infections.
rattlesnake sticking out tongue
rattlesnake sticking out tongue

If You Live Here, Prepare for an Influx of Snakes

These pests are more prevalent than ever this year.
Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) on a raspberry leaf closeup
Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) on a raspberry leaf closeup

Never Touch This Bug With Your Bare Hands

Experts say you'll want gloves and a mask.
woman looking through stuff she's left in garage
woman looking through stuff she's left in garage

Leaving This in Your Garage Is Attracting Snakes

Are your storage habits actually dangerous?
close up of tick
close up of tick

The Most Hated Insects in the U.S.

Here are the results of the latest survey.
tarantula on log or branch
tarantula on log or branch

If You Live in These States, Prepare to See More Tarantulas

The furry spiders are actively mating, experts say.
Brown kissing bug on a person's hand
Brown kissing bug on a person's hand

If You See This Bug, Call Local Officials ASAP

These bugs can carry a potentially deadly disease.