Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about ...

Think your summer is all sunshine and sweet tea? Not if North Carolina's most notorious bugs have anything to say about it. The state is home to a variety of insects that either bite or sting in the ...

Hurricane Helene’s deadly flooding in western North Carolina disrupted the underground nests of stinging insects, causing them to swarm workers and residents trying to recover from the storm. The ...

Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.

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Spiders and insects are often considered pests. Some people would rather see the creepy-crawly creatures dead than buzzing around their heads or creating webs in the corners of their property. In part ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Think your summer is all sunshine and sweet tea? Not if North Carolina’s most notorious bugs have anything to say about it. The state ...