Insects

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Ticks spread plenty more for you to worry about beyond Lyme disease

Two invasive species discovered for first time at Port of Wilmington

Weevil Wilmington

New Jersey man dies of rare tick-borne Powassan virus

Adult Deer Tick Lyme Disease 05142019

Philadelphia ranks No. 1 on list of cities most infested by bed bugs

Philadelphia bed bugs

Philadelphia ranks among the top 10 worst cities for mosquitoes, survey

mosquito

Spotted lanternfly sighting confirmed in Burlington County for the first time

spotted lanternfly fungi

Berks County fungi could help ‘decimate’ spotted lanternflies in Pa., new research says

spotted lanternfly fungi

First reported case of blood-sucking 'kissing bug' found in Delaware, CDC confirms

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Documentary revisits Philadelphia Insectarium heist and the 'vibrant' black market for bugs

Philadelphia Insectarium heist documentary Ben Feldman

Pennsylvania may designate tree of heaven 'noxious' to fight spotted lanternfly

spotted lanternfly nymph tree of heaven

Eight Delaware zip codes bordering Pa., N.J. quarantined for lanternfly threat

spotted lanternfly fungi

Pennsylvania will have 150 researchers trying to eradicate the spotted lanternfly in 2019

spotted Lanternfly French Creek

New dog food fights climate change by swapping out meat for insects

British company creates sustainable dog food...out of insects

Spotted lanternfly could be on your Christmas tree this holiday season

Spotted lanternfly

Spotted lanternfly update: What one arborist says you need to worry about now

spotted lanternfly fungi

SEPTA responds to gross video of bed bugs on Northeast Philly bus

Septa Bus

Look out, Philly could be facing a spotted lanternfly invasion

spotted lanternfly fungi

Thousands of rare, venomous insects missing from Philadelphia Insectarium in possible inside job

insectarium butterfly pavillion

Invasive longhorned tick species confirmed in Pennsylvania

Longhorned Tick

Exotic longhorned tick found on New Jersey girl, first in U.S.

Longhorned Tick

The spotted lanternfly has made its way to Pa., and people are trying everything to kill them

spotted Lanternfly French Creek

Here's why you might be seeing more fireflies than usual this year in the Delaware Valley

Fireflies

PHOTOS: Check out this exhibit with 20 giant bugs

Carroll - Extreme Bugs Exhibit Academy of Natural Sciences

WATCH: FOX29's Mike Jerrick guzzles insects with insane gusto

WATCH: Pennsylvania homeowner finds an insect scarier than those flying ants

'Welcome our new insect overlords': Flying ants spotted in swarms across Philadelphia

This year's first human case of West Nile in Pa. traced to Montgomery County resident

Menacing tick with risk of human meat allergy observed in Pennsylvania

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Tick spreading in United States gives people severe meat allergy

061817_lonestartick

Delco is one of few remaining homes for newly endangered bee species

Rusty Patched Bumblebee

Customs: 'Destructive' pest found in Camden clementines shipment

Customs: Tiger moth found in Philadelphia shipment of bananas

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Cockroaches infest Villanova University residence halls

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Customs: 'Destructive' beetle larvae found in Philadelphia rice shipment

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Infrequently Asked Questions: How do fireflies light up?

Spend a day at the Wissahickon Environmental Center identifying insects

Consumer Reports Ratings: Best mosquito repellants to protect against Zika virus

Four natural methods to help avoid mosquito exposure

Be warned: Brood V is coming to Pennsylvania

Cicadas Brood V

Roxborough science teacher: Insects could be next big food group

Philly ranks second in nation for most bed bugs

Bed bugs

Academy of Natural Sciences hosts five All-Star Days

Academy of Natural Sciences

Millions of dust mites may be lurking in your bed, according to report

Dust Mites

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