While carpet beetles don’t harm humans or pets directly, their larvae can cause mild skin irritation or allergic reactions.

For many, spring means warm weather, longer sunlight hours and the draw to organize your space. But it’s also when pests like fruit flies, mosquitoes and moths find their way into homes. While moths ...

Finding bugs in your house can be disturbing, but if it's too small to clearly discern and it's in the kitchen, it might not be a bedbug or a tick.

Blister beetles are common in Arizona and secrete a toxic substance called cantharidin that causes skin blistering. These beetles are attracted to flowering plants, crops like alfalfa, and areas with ...

Inspect your pantry and toss out any infested food. The National Pest Control Center advises that the items most at risk of ...

The Hospitals of Providence are marking 50 years of serving the Borderland, with a celebration on Wednesday to honor the system’s Sierra campus, which first ope El Paso Electric reports 1,000+ ...

"The plants had arrived in a sealed refrigerated shipping container." ...

Explore the incredible journey of Tenebrio molitor in this detailed time-lapse video, where we document the transformation from mealworm larva to pupa and finally to adult darkling beetle. Witness the ...

Numerous predatory insects exist worldwide. From assassin bugs to blister beetles, these insects are appropriately named for ...

Judging by a recent swarm spotted at Catalina State Park, it's blister-beetle season in Southern Arizona. And as the name of the bug suggests, it's best to look but not touch. Arizona is home to ...

If you are involved with alfalfa production, you may recall some springtime discussions and news articles in 2025 about ...