Throw away garbage and take out recycling frequently. Clean out the bottom of bins when liquid accumulates, wipe down counters after you're finished cooking, and keep your sink and garbage disposal ...

The matador bug’s flashy leg-waving isn’t a mating ritual but a predator deterrent, revealing a surprising defense strategy shared by multiple insect species and hinting at broader evolutionary ...

No rodent or bug infestation is fun, but there is one type that may rank as one of the worst — bed bugs. While they are tiny, these insects can cause big problems. While some people don’t react poorly ...

Are you avoiding planting tickseed flowers due to their name? It's common to think these beautiful, heat-loving flowers ...

Texas researchers are spreading awareness about a rare parasitic disease and the blood-sucking bugs that cause it.

Have you ever wondered why bugs keep invading your kitchen, despite your best efforts to keep it clean? The answer may be hiding in your pantry. Many common pantry items can attract pests like ants, ...

Spiders and other creepy crawlies have an uncanny ability to make your home feel less like a haven and more like a scene from a Halloween horror movie. Whether you’re a homeowner, apartment dweller, ...

The Mercantile Market was one of the coolest places to be on Saturday afternoon for those taking in the Tanglefoot Music & Barbecue Festival at the MLK Festival Grounds. Silverada took the main stage ...

The triatomine insect—better known as the “kissing bug”—has been making headlines this month for its link to Chagas disease, an illness that can cause long-term health complications if left untreated.

Researchers are advocating for Chagas disease, spread by "kissing bugs," to be classified as endemic in the United States. While cases are not federally tracked, kissing bugs have been found in 31 ...

Prince Harry got a rude awakening about just how much royal luster he's lost during a rare public outing in England, where his presence drew a minuscule crowd of onlookers, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...