Researchers are saying that kissing bugs—which are often carriers of Chagas disease—have developed a "secure foothold" in the ...

American officials worry that if the fly reaches Texas, its flesh-eating maggots could cause large economic losses, something ...

People in Florida are having to worry about a unique disease-carrying insect known as the kissing bug. New research shows ...

Bugs found in 29 states, primarily Florida and Texas, may be invading homes and spreading a deadly parasite responsible for a ...

A new test for potentially fatal large redworm in horses is “another useful tool in the kit”. Westgate Labs has launched the ...

In the United States, we have many dangerous insects. Test your knowledge here and see if you know these 15.

Mosquitoes are infamous vectors for a plethora of deadly diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. Among these, malaria stands out, causing approximately 725,000 ...

Texas cattle industry braces for screwworm threat as deadly parasite spreads from Mexico by: Nicole Williams-Quezada, Dylan McKim Posted: Jun 28, 2025 / 10:04 AM CDT Updated: Jun 27, 2025 / 12:57 ...

The pest, endemic to parts of Central and South America, lays eggs in the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing severe and often fatal damage.

A parasitic fly that devastated Texas livestock in the 1960s is spreading north through Central America and potentially toward the state’s $15 billion cattle industry, prompting state and fed… ...

Native to the rainforests of Central and South America, this species (Paraponera clavata) is known for having what many describe as the most painful insect sting in the world.