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Insects July 3, 2024

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

Two locally acquired cases of mosquito-borne dengue fever have been confirmed in the Florida Keys. Officials and experts share prevention efforts as infections hit record highs around the world.

LIFESTYLE June 25, 2024

7 of the grossest world records involving food, insect consumption

World records can get wacky, especially those involving food. Peeps, peppers and even live cockroaches have served as a catalyst for record-breaking moments.

Insects June 20, 2024

Hypersexual ‘zombie’ cicadas infected with parasitic fungus being collected by scientists

Scientists are continuing to study the fungus Massospora cicadina on specimen of infected cicadas as the insects emerge across the country this summer.

HEALTH June 12, 2024

Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever: ‘Most invasive species’

As dengue fever continues to spread throughout Europe, experts are blaming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit. Infectious disease experts share words of caution.

HEALTH June 9, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘How can I prevent scarring from bug bites and poison ivy?’

To help reduce the likelihood of scarring due to scratching from bug bites or poison ivy, three medical doctors offered their best advice on conquering itching and keeping the skin healthy.

Insects June 7, 2024

The truth about 'zombie cicadas': 'The fungus can do some nefarious things'

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with several cicada experts to find out the facts vs. fiction regarding reports of "zombie cicadas" spreading a disease this summer as two broods emerge.

Insects June 6, 2024

'No need to be afraid' of 'venomous flying spiders,' expert says

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with three spider experts who said that while the invasive venomous Joro spider may seem scary, this spider is really more of a nuisance than a threat to humans or pets.

ENVIRONMENT June 6, 2024

The Joro spider is spreading in the US, but it's not the invasive species we have to worry about

The population of the Joro spider has been growing in parts of the southern and eastern U.S., and some researchers think they will eventually spread to much of the continental U.S.

Insects May 31, 2024

'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect

Vet tech Amanda Fredal explains what happens if your pet ingests a cicada, symptoms to look out for and how to prevent pets from snacking on these insects this year.

Germany May 29, 2024

German 'insect summer' invites citizens to count the bugs in their own backyards

A German conservation group has organized its seventh annual “insect summer," during which it invites people to spend an hour counting insects they see in a 33-foot radius.

Forests May 24, 2024

For first time, researchers scale General Sherman, world's largest tree, in search of new threat to sequoias

Researchers climbed General Sherman, the world's largest tree, for the first time ever in search of bark beetles, which have become more threatening to giant sequoia trees.