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Teen Becomes Temporarily Paralyzed After 2 Insect Bites: 'Something Was Very Wrong'
People Magazine· 17 hours agoKellen Knutson developed a serious illness that landed him in the hospital for two months where he...
When it comes to 'Most Wanted' insects in Florida, this one is in a class by itself
The News-Press via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThere are over 4,000 species of biting midges in the Ceratopogonidae family. 47 species are known to occur in Florida. Areas with substantial salt marsh habitat are major producers of many biting ...
Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and stings — and avoid bugs this summer
Yahoo Life· 1 day agoYou’re not imagining things — bugs, including ones that bite, are more active in the summer. Here’s...
How shrinking insect population could affect Kansas ecosystems and more
Gannett via AOL· 1 day agoThat’s why Horton has tried his hand at raising and releasing the insects. It’s why he pays...
Millions of cicadas are blanketing Lake Geneva. Here's what they look and sound like
Gannett via AOL· 23 hours agoAdditionally, the W-shaped markings on some cicadas' wings were viewed by some settlers as an omen...
Are Joro spiders dangerous to humans? We found out
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 16 hours agoThey say the Joro spider is not harmful to people. The website says the spider tends avoid confrontation with humans. The spider does have small fangs,...
Too much information? Some of these facts about cicadas might disgust you
Gannett via AOL· 2 hours agoBy themselves, the insects provide a safe, protein-packed snack for lizards. But the cicadas in question may have absorbed lawn chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides that..
What makes some people bigger mosquito magnets?
Futurity· 2 days agoWhat makes some people more attractive to mosquitoes? University of Washington researchers are hoping those itchy bumps could soon become a thing of the...
The flying, venomous Joro spider could be making its way to Delaware. Here’s what to know
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days ago“The Joro spider’s predatory nature may decrease native insect populations, affecting the food web...
Joro spiders are moving up the East Coast. Will they reach New England soon?
Gannett via AOL· 1 day agoStill, it's a good idea to avoid handling them." Their bite can caused an allergic reaction....
