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 ImporJune 10, 2025
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, Invasive species, Pests, spotted lanternfliesSeptember 9, 2024
News & Politics It’s Not Just Giant Flying Spiders: Pests in the News We talked to an expert about freaky creatures. Capital Comment, InsectsAugust 13, 2024
News & Politics When Bug Scientists Visit the Smithsonian, It Can Get a Bit Gross We took a special tour for entomologists. I.Q., Insects, National Museum of Natural History, ScienceJanuary 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. Insects, Ultimate Fall Guide to DCNovember 6, 2023
News & Politics If You See This Worm, Kill It! Invasive hammerheads are in our area. Capital Comment, InsectsAugust 29, 2023
News & Politics Seeing More Spotted Lanternflies? Here’s What to Do. The invasive species will start laying eggs in September. Insects, PestsAugust 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. Insects, Mosquitoes, ScienceJune 2, 2023
News & Politics Bad News: Mosquito Season Is Getting Longer Warmer weather = more bloodsuckers. Insects, WeatherMay 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. Insects, WineriesMay 16, 2023
It’s Not Just Giant Flying Spiders: Pests in the News