Tens of thousands of male tarantulas are crawling out of their hiding spots in New Mexico as they look to mate.

August through October is tarantula mating season for the Land of Enchantment, which could cause quite the scare. But experts ...

Cicadas are persistent pests and make a lot of noise. Here's what you need to know about where they're emerging this year, ...

Dispatch high school sports reporters Frank DiRenna and Dave Purpura list one thing they are watching on each of their fall sports beats.

The Farmers' Almanac, like it's similarly named competitor the Old Farmer's Almanac, relies on a closely-guarded proprietary ...

A new pest may emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas conclude their 17-year life cycle. Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, and cause an itchy, rash-like reaction.

A new pest may emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas conclude their 17-year life cycle. Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, and cause an itchy, rash-like reaction. They also feed on cicada eggs. Oak ...

The 2025 high school football season kicks off soon. Three weeks of practice leads up to the start of the 10-week regular ...

North Carolina is in the middle of a hot summer, which means it won’t be long before annual cicadas make their first appearance of the year to serenade us with their never-ending songs. Annual ...

Adult cicadas live for two to four weeks, according to Ohio State’s extension office. What about periodical cicadas?

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