Viewers were paralyzed with fear. An Arizona biologist sent shudders across social media after showcasing the scary, incapacitating effects of a spider wasp’s sting — which can immobilize its victims for months on end. “It’s like something out of a science fiction movie!” Andrew Wesley Legan, 30, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arizona … Read more
They certainly weren’t insecting this on their vacation. A mom from England claimed that her family was forced to flee their nearly $9,000 all-inclusive, 10-day vacation to Spain after their resort was “infested” with “thousands” of cockroaches and ants. Hayley Perry, 39, booked a stay at the Beatriz Playa and Spa Hotel in Lanzarote for … Read more
Growing number of meat allergy cases linked to tick bites, CDC warns – CBS News Watch CBS News In a report released Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 450,000 Americans since 2010 may have developed alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially life-threatening meat allergy that is spread by tick bites. … Read more
It’s summertime and you know what that means: the dreaded mosquitoes are out to play. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like you’re the only person at the outdoor party getting bit by the pesky creatures, you’re not alone. A new YouTube video by the American Chemical Society in its “Reactions” series explores how … Read more
The author of all your night terrors has been identified. Scientists have identified an insect that’s been dubbed the “creature from hell” following nightmarish footage that had even fearless Australians metaphorically wetting themselves down under. A TikTok video of the entomological terror had amassed 11 million views and sent shivers down social media’s collective spine. … Read more
Malaria, a potentially deadly disease caused by a mosquito-borne parasite, is making inroads into the US. Three new cases of malaria — one in Texas and two in Florida — are alarming to officials because they were locally acquired, meaning a mosquito in the US was carrying the parasite. That hasn’t happened since 2003 in … Read more
This news will have your skin — and bed — crawling. A Singapore-based TikToker who claims he’s a general practitioner has revealed the gross reason he never snacks while lounging in bed: Cockroaches. “Do you like eating in bed?” the GP inquired, kicking off his TikTok video that has attracted more than 64,000 views this … Read more
They were badly beehived. An 81-year-old Oklahoma man is lucky to be alive following a savage three-hour attack by over 200 “killer bees” — which was so vicious he reportedly broke his hip trying to escape. “I hit some of them with my hands and you just can’t kill ’em fast enough,” Carl Amos told … Read more
Sleep tight – don’t let the bed bugs bite! An entomologist named Cassie Krejci, Ph.D., has taken to TikTok in a recently resurfaced video to share some expert tips about how to inspect your hotel room for bed bugs. Krejci, who goes by “Cassie The Bug Doc” on the social media platform, works to study … Read more
This information mite make your skin crawl. Dr. Scott Walter, a dermatologist in Golden, Colorado, recently told his 959,700 TikTok followers about teeny, tiny bugs called Demodex mites that live on everyone’s faces. “And it’s actually distantly related to ticks and spiders because it also has eight legs, but it likes to live in our … Read more
New research has found that smelly armpits may turn some people into a mosquito magnet. This is apparently the reason that some people are so plagued by the annoying critters — while others get off scot-free, according to scientists. The pesky insects are drawn to body odor, also known as BO — and mosquitoes can find us … Read more
You mite need to brace yourself for this one. There are small mites called Demodex that live on most people’s faces — and they mate in the nighttime. And a new horrifying video is showing and breaking down the ins and outs of these creepy, crawly creatures. A clip from the YouTube channel “Journey to … Read more
“CBS Saturday Morning” featured a segment suggesting adding insects into a diet could provide benefits for a growing world affected by climate change. To counter meat, soybean-derived proteins, or other high-carbon foods, the segment described efforts by climate experts and scientists to explore farming bugs to protect the planet. “We all know how important insects are … Read more
Six people, including an eight-year-old girl, have been killed by a swarm of bees after a bus they were riding plunged into a ravine and hit several beehives. The tragic incident occurred Monday in Nicaragua, with the vehicle veering off the road during an hourlong journey from Jinotega to San Sebastián de Yalí in the … Read more
The ants go starching one-by-one, hurrah hurrah. There’s nothing worse than trying to do laundry only to find that the washer’s already in use. In this case, an Australian woman received the fright of her life after finding that her washing machine had been infested by thousands of ants. She detailed the spine-tingling discovery in … Read more
As if these treats weren’t “seedy” enough. Strawberries might seem like clean eating, but the average ripened specimen could harbor a bug bonanza. Fruit enthusiasts are creeping out over an alarming video on Twitter that showed the juicy red fruit teeming with microscopic critters of biblical plague proportions. “Are you having a good day today? … Read more
A Darwin woman has put Hungry Jack’s on blast and sworn off takeaway after finding a “full insect” while biting into a chicken burger. Sophia Mauboy posted photos of the aftermath to Facebook, with a few scathing words for the Casuarina store. “I’ve never been one to experience it or complain about it, but I’m … Read more
She’s not averse to grabbing some grub. Most people might would balk at finding a bug in their food; however, one South African woman likes adorning her dishes with an array of creepy crawlies straight out of an insect zoo. “I’m obsessed with insects,” Joanne Techow, 30, told NeedToKnow.online of her penchant for entomophagy — … Read more
Just when you thought a Hawaiian getaway may be the cure to your seasonal depression, officials have issued a warning over an infestation of fire ants — warning residents of “ant rain.” According to SFGATE, millions of tiny fire ants were discovered at the Wailua River State Park, located in eastern Kauai about 6 miles … Read more
If you already don’t like candy corn, this video won’t change your mind. If you still like it after seeing what goes into making it, then that is even scarier. A resurfaced video produced by Business Insider shows that candy corn may actually be a trick, not a treat after all. The seasonal snack isn’t … Read more