It's not just idle curiosity that's got scientists hunting down all the bloody details of a mosquito bite. Bites from these bugs are more dangerous to humans than those of any other animal; mosquitoes ...

We've got bugs with stingers and bugs that bite, but now there's a new insect wielding a needle. "They're quarter inch, a little more. They're brown to blackish. They're very similar to the fire ant ...

Almost everyone in the South knows what a fire ant bite feels like. The aggressive insects swarm over anyone unlucky enough to get close to a nest, then bite and sting. The feeling burns, and people ...

An observant parent in Pennsylvania made a disturbing discovery after taking a bite from their child's Halloween candy, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside the sugary treat. According to ...

INDIANAPOLIS – A teenager from Indy’s east side got a dangerous surprise in her Halloween candy. A 13-year-old Kaitlyn O’Conner says she found a needle in one of her candy bars. She said she went ...

Asian needle ants thrive in NC's mild climate and nest in wood and mulch areas. Stings from Asian needle ants may trigger anaphylaxis in about 2% of cases. Prevent infestations by removing debris, ...

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the source of the photo. The Joro spider, a colorful arachnid that can grow as big as the palm of your hand, has ...