Hurricane Helene’s deadly flooding in western North Carolina disrupted the underground nests of stinging insects, causing them to swarm workers and residents trying to recover from the storm. The ...

Think your summer is all sunshine and sweet tea? Not if North Carolina's most notorious bugs have anything to say about it. The state is home to a variety of insects that either bite or sting in the ...

Spiders and insects are often considered pests. Some people would rather see the creepy-crawly creatures dead than buzzing around their heads or creating webs in the corners of their property. In part ...

An additional struggle to western North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene recovery involves an increase in stinging insects like bees, yellow jackets and fire ants. That has had led state health authorities ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Puss caterpillars are “adorable” insects that are one of the most venomous in NC. Stings from the creatures can cause pain, swelling, ...

At head of title: North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Entomology. Text accompanied by supplements 1-3. siris_sil_90372 ...