Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.

Insects, bugs, spiders and other arachnids are around all year. But now that spring is here, their activity is ramping up. Common outdoor creepy crawlies in Missouri can include ticks, mosquitoes and ...

Summer in Memphis brings increased risk of encountering potentially dangerous critters. Venomous snakes like copperheads, while not usually fatal, require caution. Saddleback caterpillars, black widow ...

West Virginia faces a new threat from the invasive Asian Longhorned Tick, which has recently been discovered in the state.

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings. The summer can be wonderful, but all too ...

Kansas is home to a variety of potentially dangerous animals, ranging from bison to ticks. Four venomous snake species, two poisonous spider species, and two tick species are among the potentially ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...

Introduction: Spiders aren't the only arachnids -- Araneae (spiders) -- Amblypygi (whip spiders) -- Uropygi (whip scorpions, vinegaroons) -- Schizomida (short-tailed ...