The Washington, D.C., region is no longer a primary home to cicadas, but now it has been introduced to a new insect that is just as annoying. These don’t rattle and shriek. They bite. Residents across ...

This year's cicada emergence was a double whammy of insects, with two groups of periodical cicadas that only come out of the ground every 13 or 17 years making a simultaneous appearance. But even ...

Nutria itch results when the larvae of roundworms living inside nutrias (coypu rats) enter a person’s skin. It can cause a severe rash, itching, and swelling. People who work in wetlands and marshes ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mosquito bites can be bothersome and itchy, especially during warm ...