Yellow jackets are an insect it’s worth watching out for. These black and yellow pests sting and, unlike a bee, they aren’t limited to stinging once. They can be provoked easily, too. These pests are ...

Nobody likes getting stung by a bee, wasp or hornet, but for many of us, the risk is far greater than just temporary swelling, inflammation and pain. “Most of the time, the swelling is going to be ...

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stinging insect activity rises in the summer along with the risks they pose to those who spend time outdoors. With more than half a million emergency room visits ...

You’re out mowing the lawn, planting perennials, or relaxing in your backyard when you suddenly come across a buzzing nest of stinging insects. Of course, no one wants to get stung. But before ...

Yellowjackets. Hornets. Mice. Stink bugs. New Jersey's pest control industry has been “going absolutely bananas” in recent months. So are the rodents and insects they’re hired to get rid of, said ...

Project seeks to educate the public about various stinging insect species found in the U.S. FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beware of stingers! The National Pest Management Association ...

Before you knock a wasp nest, make sure you’ve thoroughly sprayed it and wait to ensure the stinging insects are dead. Maria Elena Scott Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting ...

Grand Strand Beaches are cooler and less crowded now that the summer season has passed, but beachgoers lying out on the sand this fall might encounter some unwelcome companions. Biting bugs are common ...

An established colony of invasive, stinging ants was detected in East Baton Rouge last month, marking the first confirmed sighting in Louisiana, according to scientists at Louisiana State University's ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Stinging Saddleback Caterpillars, known for their unique look and venomous spines, are popping up across our area. If you see one of the caterpillars, you're not going to ...