It’s late summer, and the dog-day cicadas (Tibicen canicularis, identifiable by its large size and black-and-olive-green pattern on the back of the thorax) are making themselves known. The males, ...

When the trillions of periodical cicadas emerge in multiple Midwestern and Southeastern states next month, they will face a unique predator with murderous intent: cicada killer wasps. Cicada killer ...

The warmer months aren’t nearly as enjoyable when you’re constantly being buzzed—or worse, bitten—by insects like flies or mosquitoes. Fortunately, the best bug zappers are effective at keeping ...

A 60-year-old New York man has pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers using a wasp-killer spray and assaulting journalists during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the Department of ...

Nothing can ruin a barbecue, picnic or pool party faster than a bunch of flying pests such as mosquitoes, flies, gnats and wasps. They make it difficult to enjoy your deck, patio or other outdoor ...

Bugs can take the fun out of any outdoor activity. Not only are they annoying but they can bite, leaving you itching and scratching later. One way to find some relief is to use a bug zapper to ...

With a reliable bug zapper racket, you can dispatch flying insects at close range. Most rackets are durable and designed to kill on contact. This makes them convenient for handling small pest problems ...

The active ingredient attacks the nervous system. The term “wasping” may not sound familiar, but first responders are learning about the emerging trend. The concerning new drug practice is an abuse of ...

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I don't know about you, but I enjoy my summer nights in the Midwest. It might not be that cool outside, although the relief from the heat of a summer day is welcoming. I like to sit outside and listen ...