Genus Culicoides, a type of midge that can spread Oropouche, or sloth fever, via Scott Bauer, U.S. Agricultural Research Service Floridians traveling to Cuba account for all of the 90 Oropouche, or ...

Spring and summer bring great weather, but they also bring a few pests. Heading to Pensacola Beach? Watch out for yellow flies. Mowing your yard? Watch for fire ants. Looking through your closet?

Cane toads, aka bufo toads, in Florida secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, ...

Mention lovebugs and you'll probably get quite a reaction from Florida residents. What 2026 may have in store.

There are many types of scale insects that potentially can become a pest on a number of landscape plants in North Florida. But the home gardener may not recognize these small-scale critters as insects ...

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A strange new species of bug has been discovered in Florida — and they could wreak havoc on the state’s crops. The plant-munching pest was discovered chowing down on sea grapes on Miami Beach by ...

OSTEEN — When bats glide out at dusk, especially around Halloween, the sight can feel spooky enough to quicken one's steps, urging you inside and out of reach of the shadowy, darting creatures. But ...

It is surprising to learn that, unlike most states, Florida has no official state insect. After all, Florida has an official state soil and more than 100 specialty license plates. You'd think the same ...