Massachusetts and other New England states have long been plagued by invasive pests that feed on native vegetation, particularly trees. Such invasive insect pests include the Asian longhorned beetle, the emerald ash borer, the winter moth, the Hemlock woolly adelgid,...
Centipedes are among the creepiest of all creepy-crawlies that have so far been discovered by man. In other regions of the world, such as Asia and South America, centipedes can become excessively large and extremely dangerous, as centipedes produce and transmit venom...
Everyone is familiar with black widow spiders, as they are the most venomous spiders in the United States. While the black widow’s prevalence within Massachusetts is debated among experts, there is no doubt that the species exists within the state. This fact can be a...
Eastern subterranean termites are not the only insect pests that damage structural woods within the state of Massachusetts. Most structural infestations that occur within old colonial era houses within the state are caused by either carpenter ants or powderpost...
Many insects produce venom that they transmit to their enemies and prey through bites or stings, but this does not necessarily mean that all venomous insects are dangerous to humans. Some venomous insect species dwell solely in uninhabited regions, making them an...
