News & Politics Biting, Stinging, Red Imported Fire Ants Are Closing In on the DC Area They feed on crops. They float. They're making their way through Virginia. Critters, Insects, Red Impor | 3 weeks ago
News & Politics Spotted Lanternflies Are Back. Here’s How to Deal With Them. They’re pretty, but they’re dangerous—and officials want you to kill them. Insects, Pests, Invasive species, spotted lanternflies | 9 months ago
News & Politics It’s Not Just Giant Flying Spiders: Pests in the News We talked to an expert about freaky creatures. Capital Comment, Insects | 10 months ago
News & Politics When Bug Scientists Visit the Smithsonian, It Can Get a Bit Gross We took a special tour for entomologists. I.Q., National Museum of Natural History, Science, Insects | Jan 17, 2024
News & Politics Why You Shouldn’t Rake Your Yard, According to This UMD Entomologist New research confirms: Autumn's blanket of leaves provides critical habitat to insects and other critters. Ultimate Fall Guide to DC, Insects | Nov 6, 2023
News & Politics If You See This Worm, Kill It! Invasive hammerheads are in our area. Capital Comment, Insects | Aug 29, 2023
News & Politics Seeing More Spotted Lanternflies? Here’s What to Do. The invasive species will start laying eggs in September. Insects, Pests | Aug 17, 2023
News & Politics Will Mosquitoes Be Bad This Year? The Mosquitotron Says Yes. An entomologist who monitors bugs in his backyard offers an itchy forecast. Science, Insects, Mosquitoes | Jun 2, 2023
News & Politics Bad News: Mosquito Season Is Getting Longer Warmer weather = more bloodsuckers. Weather, Insects | May 22, 2023
Food | News & Politics Spotted Lanternflies Could Ruin Your Favorite Wine The invasive flies are a threat to breweries and wineries—including in the Washington region. Wineries, Insects | May 16, 2023
It’s Not Just Giant Flying Spiders: Pests in the News