Insects

Is New York losing a piece of our childhood, the summertime rite of passage that is catching fireflies?

Don’t be fooled by this cute ladybug lookalike. It’s invading homes in New York, it can bite, and it can wreak havoc. Here’s how to get rid of it.

There's is a sound so electrifying that it's like a jolt to every single one of your senses. Welcome to cicada season in New York!

Same massive hornet, new name because scientists believe its old name could have sparked acts of discrimination.

Before you swat that bee away, stop and think because it most definitely recognizes your face, or so say scientists. What they learned about bees is fascinating!

This palm-sized spider from Japan could be "parachuting" to New York soon. How is it getting here and should we be worried? Hmmm.

Brought to New York by way of France, this moth is something of a nuisance but it isn't just the moth that's a nuisance. Apparently, its name is also a problem.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has a list of Nuisance Wildlife Species and has some tips on how to control problems with these types of wildlife.

Planning an overnight stay in Buffalo anytime soon? You might want to be careful where you stay before Buffalo has landed on a pretty disgusting list.

When we see a ladybug we think of good luck. However, if it's in your house, it may not be a ladybug at all but a biting insect instead. Here's how to tell the difference.