insects

Picture this: 3:20 AM, a quiet bathroom, and a massive black spider staring back. Not quite the wake-up call anyone hopes for.

The CDC warns Indiana residents about kissing bugs, insects that can spread Chagas disease. No confirmed Indiana cases yet, but prevention is key.

Illinois rules pumpkins with Morton as the world’s capital, but bug bites put the state among the worst with high mosquito and tick-related illnesses.

One species of longhorn beetle, common to Indiana and the Tri-State, uses a unique defense mechanism that some say sounds like "beetle cussing."

These rare, hummingbird-like moths are fluttering around Evansville gardens — here’s how to spot one before it zips away!

Who knew that a household staple could double as garden armor? It's the unexpected twist every gardener needs.

When an Indiana man shared photos of a strange creature on his house, the internet went wild trying to ID it. The real answer? It's weirder than you think!

Indiana’s State Insect is the magical lightning bug. Learn its history, fun facts, and how to help fireflies thrive in your backyard.

I used to think house centipedes were the worst - until I found out what they really do. Turns out, these creepy crawlies might be the heroes of the house!

A massive brood of 17-year cicadas will soon emerge across parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Here's what you need to know about the noisy invasion.