These bugs can't fly nor move particularly fast. So how do they get in your bed? Here's how to prevent the blood suckers from ...

Few household pests inspire the same level of dread as bed bugs. These tiny bloodsuckers are notoriously difficult to ...

Baking soda isn't an effective treatment for killing a population of bed bugs. Here's what to do instead to get rid of them ...

Rhiannon Giles Durham’s 11-year-old daughter has a common fear of bees and spiders: cautious because of the sting-and-bite potential but recognizing that if the critters are treated with respect, they ...

Rubbing alcohol kills bed bugs on contact, but doesn’t reach eggs or hidden bugs and stops working once it dries. Use 70% alcohol for best results on a small infestation; remember that it is flammable ...

Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of stink bugs,” says Matt Bertone, PhD, director of the Plant and Disease Insect Clinic at ...

The Department of Health has repeatedly failed to timely inspect adult care facilities that serve older New Yorkers and people with disabilities, leading to safety concerns, including crumbling ...

NY state health officials failed to complete adult care facility inspections within the required 12- to 18-month timeframe at 70% of the facilities reviewed by auditors, with some delayed five years.

Bed bugs are tiny, reddish-brown, wingless insects that feed exclusively on blood, preferably human blood. Despite their size, these pests are notorious for the havoc they cause in homes and hotels.

There’s a reason the phrase “Don’t let the bed bugs bite” sends a shiver down your spine. Bed bugs are one of the most stubborn household pests, and once they’ve moved in, they’re notoriously hard to ...

The season for lightning bugs—also known as fireflies—is beginning as warmer, more humid air spreads north across the country. These glowing insects thrive in slightly tropical environments and are a ...

Spotting a random bug crawling across your floor can feel like grounds to move. But while you probably have a baseline knowledge of certain insects, like ants and houseflies, there are others that ...