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Summit County is fighting mosquito and tick numbers. Here's how you can stay protected
Gannett via AOL· 19 hours agoSleep under a mosquito bed net if you are overseas or outside and are not able to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect< ...
Here's why it could be a bad summer for disease-spreading ticks in Illinois
Gannett via AOL· 2 days agoTape the area where pants and socks meet so ticks can't crawl beneath clothing. Apply insect...
Avoid itchy bug bites with these organic repellents
Chicago Tribune· 7 days agoWhich natural products repel bugs? Organic repellents are excellent, natural alternatives that use plant-based ingredients to deter bugs. Many insect...
Three venomous snake species found in Ohio
WJW via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoAccording to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there are three venomous snakes found in Ohio: the eastern copperhead, the massasauga rattlesnake...
Recent rain in Iowa eases drought but may cause more mosquitoes. How do you avoid bites?
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAs for avoiding mosquito bites, the EPA recommends wearing clothing that would cover your exposed...
Two invasive insects threaten PA. How to spot the difference and eliminate these pests
Centre Daily Times· 7 days agoTwo of the most prominent invasive insects in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. these days are spongy...
'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect
Fox News via Yahoo News· 6 days agoVet tech Amanda Fredal explains what happens if your pet ingests a cicada, symptoms to look out for...
It could be a bad summer for ticks. Here’s how to protect yourself from Lyme disease
News 12· 1 day agoIt is expected to be a bad summer for ticks. Doctors are already seeing an increase in tick bites and Lyme disease cases are rising across the state, specifically on Long Island. One family ...
Spiders, scorpions common sights in Tucson amid triple-digit temperatures
KGUN9· 1 day agoWith triple-digit temperatures in full swing, it’s hard not to notice the increase in bugs as they make their way into homes across Tucson. Rose Rathbun is no stranger to wildlife and
Giant ‘flying’ Joro spiders could soon invade N.J., N.Y. and Pa., experts say
NJ.com· 10 hours agoIf you are afraid of creepy crawlers, the giant, flying Joro spider could be your worst nightmare....