Are you noticing unfamiliar ants in your yard or home—small, dark, and equipped with a painful sting? You’re not alone. In spring and summer 2025, Asian needle ants (Brachyponera chinensis) … Read more
Imagine walking your pasture on a hot July morning and spotting a wound on one of your cattle—then noticing small maggots wriggling at the edges. For livestock owners across the … Read more
A single invasive pest outbreak can cost U.S. agriculture billions, but this week brings promising news: a newly EPA-approved biopesticide and breakthrough research on natural insect predators are poised to … Read more
Copperhead snakes are notorious for being responsible for a majority of the snake bites in the United States. For obvious reasons, no one would ever want one wandering into their … Read more
Although corn snakes have a gentle nature, they may resort to biting when mishandled, accidentally trampled upon, or intentionally harassed. As such, it might be dangerous if you come in … Read more
Turtles serve important ecosystem roles which makes removal unnecessary unless they may have become a nuisance in your property or the risk of getting injured by their bites are high. … Read more
Kingsnakes are widespread species that are well-adapted to a variety of habitats, even extending to urban and suburban neighborhoods. This is why they may be a threat to the safety … Read more
Although the Northern water snake is nonvenomous and only bite when they feel threatened, they are still quite aggressive. Additionally, their bites can cause bacterial infections that warrant medical attention. … Read more
These spiky reptiles might be scary to look at but they’re actually extremely docile and were once popular pets. You have to be extra careful when getting rid of Texas … Read more
Timber rattlesnakes are one of the most widespread snakes across Eastern United States. Although bites from timber rattlesnakes are rarely fatal, it is still important to know what to do … Read more