Plague Case Confirmed Near Lake Tahoe After Likely Flea Bite
A California resident has tested positive for the plague after camping near Lake Tahoe, local health officials confirmed. It’s the latest in a string of positive cases in the western…
Swarms of ‘Cannibal’ Crickets Invade Small Nevada Town
Elko, Nevada, is playing host to a real life horror movie scenario. The town is experiencing a substantial invasion of Mormon crickets. Thankfully, the imposing insects are not directly harmful…
Invasive Spotted Lanternflies Are Hatching Soon. Kill Them. Kill Them All.
It’s spring. Trees have leaves again. The birds are chirping. And insects are crawling back out of hell from their winter slumber, including the invasive spotted lanternfly. Simone Giertz on…
Great, Florida Has a New Invasive Mosquito
A new invasive mosquito has moved into Florida, a team of scientists say. In research out this month, they present evidence that the species Culex lactator has established itself in…
9 Bugs Scientists Want You to Squash Immediately
Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug.Photo: Edwin Remsburg/VW Pics via Getty Images (Getty Images) Insects are cool (if you look past all the legs). They break down dead things…
Why you won’t need to eat insects to save the planet
Moving forward requires focus. Mashable’s Social Good Series is dedicated to exploring pathways to a greater good, spotlighting issues that are essential to making the world a better place. If…
Why ‘murder hornet’ is a terrible name
Just call them giant hornets. The term “murder hornet” skyrocketed into popularity last week after the New York Times published a viral story about the arrival of an invasive insect…