Despite the media buzzing around the murder hornet, a non-native hornet first discovered in the US in December, experts say we’re focused on the wrong winged insect. Source: Deseret News
Officials: Mosquitoes likely won’t be as bad as last year
According to officials with the Moab Mosquito Abatement District, mosquitoes will not be as bad this year as they had been in 2019, when flooding of the Matheson Wetlands reached a roughly 10-year high, leading to a mosquito hatch much larger than typical. Source: The Times-Independent
New, aggressive gnat species feasting on Minnesotans this spring
A new species of gnats is really bugging people in certain pockets of the Twin Cities area this spring. Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Rare beetles returned to North Jersey shores
Rare beetles returned to North Jersey shores Nearly 200 beetle larvae were moved last week from Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts to New Jersey at Sandy Hook, part of Gateway National Recreation Area, as part of an effort to restore the threatened northeastern beach tiger beetle to New Jersey. Once abundant on beaches across[…] Source: Insider NJ
Emerald ash borer detected in Fort Collins area
The pest was first confirmed in Colorado in Boulder, in 2013. This is the second sample found in Larimer County. Source: Coloradoan
Spiders in Homes
Spiders often receive undue criticism as being dangerous to people and pets. Although most spiders produce venom to subdue their prey, unless a person is hypersensitive, few are potent enough to cause results any worse than a Source: WKDZ Radio
Texas family and their dog stung by swarms of bees
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — A Texas family says they were attacked by swarms of bees, causing their dog and 8-month-old to need medical attention. “It was pretty traumatizing to be honest. I … Source: FOX40
How to identify common bug bites and stings
Spring and summer bring us outside more, and that brings more bug bites. Source: WWLP
‘Aggressive’ lone star tick invades CNY, raising fears of new diseases
Lone star tick bites can cause a lifelong allergy to red meat. Source: syracuse
Mayo Clinic advice on avoiding ticks
If you’re practicing social distancing this summer by spending some solo time outdoors, you still might not be alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tick bites should Source: Wiscnews.com
