A: The short answer is that these small black bugs in the house that aren’t fruit flies could be a number of different types of insects, from gnats to ants to flies. While gnat bugs are technically a ...

The concept of moths being attracted to light is so established that it’s found in poems, song lyrics, and folklore. These ...

Concern about insect losses has grown steadily, but most evidence comes from small studies focused on certain species or places. That makes it hard to understand what is happening at larger scales. A ...

Possibly one of the most terrifying flying insects that you’re ever likely to encounter is the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia). Asian giant hornets have a wingspan of around three inches and a ...

The historic cicada invasion is upon us! Noisy flying insects known as cicadas have begun emerging from the ground and have been spotted buzzing around North Carolina and South Carolina before they ...

ZZZZZZ. Plop! Those mosquitoes are at it again this spring and summer. If you're like me, you probably have mosquitoes flock to you in droves, whether you're reading under a tree at the park or at a ...

Following the recent storms in Bexar County, residents might notice large groups of flying insects — but what are these creatures? Molly Keck, an entomologist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ...

Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ecosystems, raising fears that climate change may be playing a greater role than previously understood. The study, conducted by ...

When my house suddenly filled with flies two years ago, I didn’t know how to handle the problem. I made sure every screen was secure, thoroughly cleaned my house to make sure there was nothing out to ...