Man wakes up to find his car is the only one mysteriously covered in bugs
"I used a high-pressure water gun to clean it off," Elias Beckham, from Montréal, Canada, told Newsweek.
Precious ancient red insect dye revealed on textile found in Cave of Skulls
The scarlet dye that researchers detected on the 3,800-year-old textile fragments was highly valued in the ancient world.
Baking ingredient hailed as mosquito repellent on TikTok, but does it work?
Natural repellents are "organic and safe," however "they all have one major drawback," a pest expert told Newsweek.
California county warns of "painful pustules" from aggressive ant invasion
These ants "are highly aggressive in nature, and are capable of biting and stinging humans, pets and livestock," Santa Barbara County said.
Bed bug infestation shuts down Georgia court
The Athens-Clarke County Courthouse was ordered to close on Monday to treat an outbreak of bed bugs.
Bee stinger lodges in man's eye after attack
The man had been stung in the eye by a bee two days before, but local emergency care had left a small fragment in his cornea despite removal attempts.
Weather change sparks surge in scorpions invading homes
A wet spring could be contributing to the rise in scorpions found in homes, but experts say there are ways to prevent entry.
Delaware warning over deadly disease-carrying bugs: "Wake-up call"
"The bugs are here," the researchers said. "There is a hole in the system."
Invasive "killer bees" found as warning issued to Alabama residents
Feral swarms of the Africanized honeybees have been spotted in Alabama.
Blood-sucking leeches can leap, shocking video reveals
This behavior has been debated for over 100 years, and the confirmation of it offers new insights into the ecology of the creatures.
Map shows one state safe from black widow spiders
A bite from a black widow can cause muscle pain, cramps, and in severe cases, paralysis of the diaphragm.
Invasive insect eggs new to California pose "serious threat"
California wine industry leaders warned the invasive species could be hatching soon if other "egg masses" arrived undetected.
Man makes pest control redundant thanks to bearded dragon: "left no crumbs"
The brave reptile saved his owner from a huge spider—with very little effort.
Shania Twain speaks out on terrifying Lyme disease battle: "I was grieving"
The star said the thought of never being able to sing again was "terrifying" and that she had to grieve that loss.
Man orders computer mouse from Amazon, unprepared for what's inside box
"It was past my wildest imagination that there could be an infestation inside the package," the medical student told Newsweek.
U.S. facing invasion of giant venomous flying spiders
Giant Joro spiders are set to descend on the Eastern U.S. this summer, and their ability to float through the air widens their spread.
Woman shares horrifying story after waking up deaf in one ear
Alexandra Sedlak was "disturbed" after learning about what could have been the cause of the blockage.
Texas trees dying amid "alarming" insect invasion
The invasive emerald ash borer has been detected in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Palo Pinto Counties, and is infesting ash trees.
Strange health benefit of cicada invasion revealed
The cicada noises may help mask the sounds of tinnitus, soothing the symptoms. However, this is not the case for everyone.
Doorbell rings in middle of night, woman totally unprepared for what it is
When Emma was awakened by the sound of someone ringing her doorbell, she was understandably scared.
Scientists reveal how cockroaches conquered the world
Cockroaches may have only migrated to Europe and the U.S. relatively recently, having evolved in India and Myanmar.
Camper discovers shocking scene outside tent—"Like an apocalypse"
The viral clip has divided users on TikTok, with one simply saying "absolutely not," while another noted "that's cozy."
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Utah warned of tree-deforming insect infestation
The parasites inject a toxic substance into a tree that wreaks havoc on its cells, causing it to die over a period of three to five years.
Videos show cicadas swarm across central US
The insects cannot be seen in all the clips, but multiple people have filmed their "deafening" sound coming from nearby trees.
Cicada double invasion to "utterly cover" parts of the US, ecologist says
The insects have already been spotted emerging in North Carolina and are set to swarm Illinois, much of Missouri and Arkansas.
How the venomous red head centipede could save lives
The centipedes contain numerous chemicals, including some that reduce inflammation and renal fibrosis.
Scientists reveal "major" new factor in bumblebee decline
A study found that bumblebee nests may be getting too hot, and the species are struggling to thermoregulate these temperatures.
Map reveals 32 states where dog owners warned of common tick-borne disease
The disease, usually contained to the northeast of the U.S., has now been detected in 32 states.
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American cities face mass termite invasion, scientists warn
"Our findings reveal that numerous invasive termite species could find suitable habitats in heavily urbanised and connected areas," the researchers wrote.