Insects may be small, but some of them have a pack of powerful punch. From sting-venoms to disease transmission, certain ...

Wasp stings can be painful, irritating, and serious if you're allergic, but in most cases, you can treat them at home with over-the-counter remedies.

The Maricopa harvester ant, native to Arizona and the southwest U.S., holds the world record for most toxic insect venom. Although its venom is potent, the ant is relatively docile and stings are not ...

For the record, ant bites aren’t as common as you might think. “All ants can bite but they rarely do unless harassed,” says Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, Ph.D., associate director of community & urban ...

The puss caterpillar is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States and is found in Florida. Touching the caterpillar can cause a painful sting, with symptoms ranging from itching to ...

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — These fluffy insects may look soft and cuddly, but as one of the most venomous caterpillars in the country, they pack a serious punch. The puss caterpillar, which eventually grows ...