Insects may not be your favorite type of animal but they are vital for the survival of our planet. Rather than being ...

The most venomous insect in the Eastern US is capable of delivering a sting that ranks among the most painful recorded in entomological studies . Its venom is designed to deter predators, but in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Alabama, you need to watch out for more than just snakes and spiders, plenty of other creatures pack a venomous punch, too.

Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some people might not notice when they're bitten by a conenose beetle. Others, however, may experience intense pain that lasts ...

In Alabama, you need to watch out for more than just snakes and spiders, plenty of other creatures pack a venomous punch, too. Some of the state's smallest residents carry chemical weapons, turning a ...

Some people might not notice when they're bitten by a conenose beetle. Others, however, may experience intense pain that lasts three to six hours. The beetles, also called kissing bugs, are just one ...