WHEN IS IT AN EMERGENCY?: While most bites and stings will cause temporary discomfort or pain, some can become ...

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An Arizona insect holds the Guinness World Record for most toxic insect venom. You might be surprised, but this little bug ...

"The Asian needle ant stings and so we consider it both a nuisance and a medical pest. I had received three calls last year ...

To keep scorpions outside, Brown suggests, to secure the home so they can’t get inside. Seal cracks and crevices, ensure ...

Experts fear climate change and our love of imported goods could allow fire ants to spread across Britain, with a devastating ...

Ants may seem like a minor nuisance compared to other pests, but the truth is far more serious. These tiny invaders are more than just a trail across your kitchen counter—they can pose real risks to ...

You could try pouring boiling water into fire ant mounds. It can work, but be careful not to burn yourself (or anyone else).

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Less than 5% cause any serious symptoms. All scorpion stings cause pain, tingling, and numbness at the sting site. Pain starts right away. The pain can be severe for the first 2 hours. Symptoms around ...