Illinois insects

A mild autumn might mean more than just sweater weather. The tick situation isn’t over, and outdoor lovers need to stay sharp.

What happens to Illinois' bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets when the weather turns frigid?

As the chilly weather rolls in, many are finding unexpected guests that don’t pay rent—stink bugs are back in full force.

The little red and black bugs are everywhere all of a sudden, and they want nothing more than to come inside your warm house to ride out the coming cold weather. Here's how to make sure they don't.

In Northern Illinois, squash bugs infect pumpkin patches from mid-summer on. These flat, dark insects pierce leaves, causing stunted vines and browning. Here's how you get rid of them.

As the temperatures dip, those tiny critters start seeking warmth inside.

Fall is here, and so is an old pest that many of us would rather avoid. Let's talk stink bugs and their autumn antics.

From now until mid-October, Illinois' skies will be filled with monarch butterflies making their southern migration for the winter. If you're a butterfly lover, now is a great time to see them.

With tick season in full swing, many are facing unexpected health risks. The Lone Star tick is bringing more than just irritation this summer.

Illinois residents should be very familiar with these little red and black bugs that show up in mid-to-late summer every year and hang around until it starts to get cold...but how much do you know about them?