Scientists have long thought that only one species of tick found in the United States, the lone star tick, could […] ...

New research led by Yale School of Medicine (YSM) advances the goals of creating a diagnostic test and vaccines for ...

In this particular exhibition at the Staten Island Museum, even the pink of the walls comes from bugs — in the form of lac, a coloring produced by scale insects (it’s the same natural dye used as ...

Mountaintops host some of the world's most diverse butterfly species, but climate change could transform these habitats into ...

Some creatures defend territories extending over several kilometers, but when Jayne Yack (Carleton University, Canada) ...

Spring may have only just started showing signs of life in northern parts of the country, but tick season has already begun.

Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one ...

The affected skin may also be tight and shiny with blisters. When a bug (like a mosquito, spider, flea, or tick) bites, it punctures the skin, creating a small wound. Scratching the bite can further ...

Getting a tick bite can be understandably scary: They're most often discussed in the context of people developing Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can either be easily treated if caught ...