TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — These fluffy insects may look soft and cuddly, but as one of the most venomous caterpillars in the country, they pack a serious punch. The puss caterpillar, which eventually grows ...

Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito, or Aedes triseriatus, or Ochlerotatus triseriatus© CDC/James Gathany/CC0 1.0 In Florida, the insects are no joke, even the ones that are not always the biggest or the most ...

If your hibiscus garden is suddenly looking sad – leaves curling, edges bronzing, or even dropping early – you’re not alone. A tiny new insect invader has recently made its way to Florida, and it’s ...

WASHINGTON — After the major winter storm, some people stepping outside may have noticed what looks like a dusting of dirt or black pepper scattered across fresh snow. But those tiny specks aren’t ...

A new invasive insect, the two spotted cotton jassid, is spreading across the Southeastern U.S. This pest damages a wide range of plants, including hibiscus, okra, eggplant, and cotton. Signs of an ...