Common European spittlebugs secretly spread a deadly bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, threatening over 600 plant species.

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Mention lovebugs and you'll probably get quite a reaction from Florida residents. What 2026 may have in store.

Four experts defend their favorite animal pests, and explain why these helpful neighbors deserve to be a part of your yard's ecosystem.

Ahmedabad: A family that went to dine at the Mocha restaurant on CG Road in the Navrangpura area of the city experienced a bitter incident. They were served rotis (Indian bread) in a basket, and ...

It’s a home cook’s nightmare: You open the fridge ready to make dinner and realize the meat has spoiled. You have to throw it out, kicking yourself for not cooking it sooner. According to the USDA, a ...

Bugs are quick to help themselves to the delicious food in your garden, but they often leave nothing left. Keeping pests off your plants doesn't have to be difficult, and this gardener took time to ...

A recent Journal of Orthoptera Research article describes two newly identified katydid species endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains. The study examined the morphology and acoustic behaviors ...

Although over 99 percent of all insects provide a benefit to humans (are considered beneficial), less than 1 percent are a problem. This small percentage of bad bugs is great in actual numbers. They ...

Ashley Paul joined the WJZ team in December 2024 as a reporter, and could not be happier to call Charm City home! Ashley has told stories all across the country, including in Maine, Central ...

Like a plague of locusts, small, black-and-red flies swarmed the porch of Patricia Sagastume's beachfront home on the Bolivar Peninsula over the weekend. Dragonflies and birds swooped in behind them, ...

Using pesticides to get rid of the annoying bugs will kill insects that benefit your garden and the ecosystem, experts say. DebraLee Wiseberg/Getty Images As we head into the fall, pollinators might ...