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Delve into the fascinating world of insects — the most diverse group of animals on Earth, covering beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, and thousands of other six-legged creatures and their behaviors, habitats, and roles in ecosystems.
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South Carolina’s warm, humid climate makes it a paradise for residents and tourists—but also creates ideal conditions for invasive insects that threaten the state’s forests, agriculture, and urban landscapes.
Colorado’s dry climate and diverse forests create an ideal environment for certain invasive insects to establish devastating populations.
A new invasive pest reaches Hawaii every 18 days on average.
Indiana’s warm, humid summers create ideal conditions for biting flies that can turn outdoor activities into uncomfortable experiences.
Maine’s forests face an unprecedented threat.
Delaware’s humid subtropical climate creates ideal conditions for numerous biting insects that can turn outdoor activities into uncomfortable experiences.
Las Vegas isn’t just home to casinos and bright lights—it’s also territory for several species of biting flies that can turn your outdoor activities into uncomfortable experiences.
Arizona’s warm climate and diverse ecosystems create ideal conditions for various biting fly species that can turn outdoor activities into uncomfortable experiences.
Over 70 invasive insect species have been detected in Washington since 1990, and 36% were first spotted by everyday residents like you.
New York State faces mounting pressure from invasive insects that arrived without natural predators to control their populations.
Vigilant homeowners in Minnesota discovered two new invasive insect species in August through the state’s Report a Pest service, demonstrating how citizen detection serves as the critical first line of defense against ecological and economic damage.
Oregon’s diverse landscapes—from coastal wetlands to high desert plateaus—create ideal habitats for numerous biting fly species.
Montana’s summer brings breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures, but it also brings an unwelcome reality: biting flies.
Vermont’s warm summer months bring more than just beautiful weather and outdoor activities.
More than 70,000 acres of Massachusetts forests suffered defoliation in a single year from just one invasive insect species.
Kentucky’s diverse landscapes—from Appalachian forests to Bluegrass pastures—face mounting pressure from invasive insects that arrived from distant continents without natural predators to control their populations.
Texas agriculture officials issued an urgent alert in December 2024—a never-before-seen invasive pest has spread across more than 20 counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations.
Tennessee’s forests and landscapes face serious threats from non-native insects that arrived without natural predators to keep their populations in check.
Iowa’s warm summers bring more than just corn and soybeans—they also bring a variety of stinging insects that can turn outdoor activities into painful experiences.
Kentucky’s warm summers and diverse ecosystems create perfect conditions for stinging insects to thrive.
