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As summer approaches, outdoor lovers in Louisiana need to stay sharp about one pesky little creature that's on the rise — ticks are no joke this season.

While most spiders across Louisiana are harmless, there are a handful that can deliver venomous bites that may require medical attention.

Who knew that a household staple could double as garden armor? It's the unexpected twist every gardener needs.

As evenings stretch longer, the battle with buzzing pests begins. Let’s chat about a clever trick to keep your outdoor moments serene and bug-free.

This bug is being found across Louisiana and Texas, and officials are warning residents that the kissing bug can spread a deadly parasitic infection.

From a simple day of yard work to a painful encounter, this story reveals the hidden dangers lurking in our own backyards.

The Asian needle ant is one Louisiana could soon be dealing with, and these ants can be potentially life-threatening.

In south Louisiana, there are some varieties of spiders that are actually beneficial! Here are some of them.

Most of these critters can go extinct and we'd be ok with it.

There's an excellent chance you and I have consumed insects without even realizing it. After all, we hear horror stories that most people will consume various spiders in their sleep throughout their lives.

Time to do some house cleaning in these Texas cities.

Louisiana campers know this inexpensive trick that keeps the bugs out. Here's how to make it work on your porch or patio.

Before your next encounter with an eight-legged nightmare, take a look at the five most dangerous spiders in Louisiana so you know exactly what you're dealing with.

There are the obvious ones like alligators and coral snakes, but there are a few lesser-known, very toxic, dangerous creatures here in Louisiana

We recently found a Louisiana recipe for "Soft-Shelled Cicadas". That recipe got us thinking...what the heck do cicadas even taste like?

This fuzzball will give you pain

They are going to need a whole team of people to clean up this neighborhood.

These are the 'Roachiest Cities In America'.

Louisiana homeowners are being cautioned that small bugs with big odors are looking to move into your house. Here's what to do to keep them out.

Does hanging a zip-lock bag with pennies in water actually work in keeping flies away? Well, it depends on who you ask...