bugs

Smush, Squash, Smash and don't feel guilty. They're only going to get worse as the summer continues. This unwelcome insect threatons gardens, bushes, trees.

With their coffee ground-like soil and acrobatic jumps, Hollywood could certainly turn them into a horror movie.

...You are likely witnessing the wake-up routine for something we, here in Maine, affectionately call 'snow fleas' (even though they're not fleas at all.)

Will changing your summer wardrobe plans really help you get bitten less? I have no idea, but the University of Washington seems to think so.

When a black fly bites you, you are actually assisting a couple to fulfill their love and helping a family to grow.

They are going to need a whole team of people to clean up this neighborhood.

I know I'm not alone in the yearly quest for answers about what works best to prevent bug bites, or if you do end up bitten, treat them.

It's so small and so bright!

DEET will usually keep them away, but if you are looking for an alternative way to keep them off, here are a few ideas, including one from a New Hampshire Tattoo Company.

Exercise caution when encountering this colossal flying bug of immense size.

Have you been invaded yet?

Apparently, we have half a dozen of the most deadliest insects living in Maine right now. Get the details here.

Experts say cicadas have "jetting" pee that allows them to squirt at potential predators, including humans.

Sorry, but 2024 isn't going to be your year when it comes to avoiding the deadliest animal in the world.

This aerobatic bug could be jumping around in your Maine yard.

I'm usually a lover, not a fighter, but these seven critters are not welcome in the Granite State.