Insects are in decline, and that’s a big problem for all of us, given all of the unseen work they do to keep the planet running, whether it be through soil irrigation, pollination, providing pest ...

A: Insects are a big challenge for certain plants in the vegetable garden. In this case, flea beetles are the culprits. These little black insects will jump away rapidly when you disturb them. Thus, ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

Your winter walk is going great. You’ve got a little sunshine overhead, the crunch of snow underfoot ... and fleas jumping around your boots? Welcome to snow flea season. These primitive little bugs, ...

The state of Texas is experiencing an increase in the flea-borne disease typhus, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported in February. Typhus is a bacterial infection that is spread by fleas that come ...

Michigan's wet, cold weather is revealing springtails, ancient arthropods typically found on snow piles during the winter. The tiny "bugs" are known for their haphazard jumping, which has earned them ...

Snowy conditions and cold weather could reveal springtails, ancient arthropods typically found on snow piles during the winter. The tiny "bugs" are known for their haphazard jumping, which has earned ...