On a drive back from South Florida last week, my wife and I encountered a storm — one composed of millions of goo-filled bugs partnered together in one final round of rumpy-pumpy before splatting all ...

For most Americans, summertime means travel. And if you’re traveling this season, beware of unwanted pest guests who may hitch a ride home with you. Terminix, a pest control company, recently released ...

If you’re planning a venture into the lush, balmy landscapes of Florida, be prepared to meet some of the state’s tiny terrors. From stealthy mosquitoes to feisty fire ants, these creatures can quickly ...

A recent study by pest-control software company PestPac has revealed the most hated insect in Florida. And no, it’s not cockroaches. The study examined online search data to figure out the “most ...

As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad's 20-acre (8-hectare) grove in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, he points to the cookie-cutter, one-story homes encroaching on the orange ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Here are nine facts about the pesky critters that we love to hate: Lovebugs. Where they came from: Lovebugs migrated across the Gulf states from Central America and reached the Florida ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad’s 20-acre (8-hectare) grove in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, he points to the cookie-cutter, one-story homes ...

Trevor Murphy, inspects an orange tree in one of his groves, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Sebring, Fla. Murphy, whose family has been growing oranges for generations, is hoping for a cure to citrus ...