The seasons are changing and as Arizonans enjoy the warmth of their homes, an unwelcome visitor may be lurking in the shadows: the kissing bug. Seven species of kissing bugs are found in Arizona.

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across Arizona's arid landscape, something unexpected catches your eye — a flicker of light, then another. Fireflies, the elusive lanterns of ...

The Maricopa harvester ant, native to Arizona and the southwest U.S., holds the world record for most toxic insect venom. Although its venom is potent, the ant is relatively docile and stings are not ...

According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.

ARIZONA, USA — It's disturbing and it's close to home. Thousands of bed bugs were recently found in two infestations that happened right here in Arizona. One of these "massive" infestations was in Sun ...

Neither did we, but with the Arizona Insect Festival happening at the University of Arizona on Sunday, Sept. 20, you’ll have the chance to learn more fun facts, get up close and personal with hundreds ...

Whether you’re out playing in the woods, working at home or sitting in your garden, there's a whole host of summer-loving bugs that you're likely to encounter in Arizona. Many of these insects are ...

The Gila monster's black-and-orange scales and the black widow's iconic look embody the holiday's aesthetic. Classic spooky creatures like bats, tarantulas, and spiders are synonymous with Halloween ...