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Monday, June 10, 2013  Though the mosquitoes carrying the virus were in Cook County, officials warn you to protect yourselves from the pests by prevention.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Mosquito numbers are below normal for this part of the season.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Friday, May 10, 2013  Warmer weather means more insects. And some of those insects can be detrimental to your health.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Swarming invasive insect discovered in US for first time, federal officials say

Friday, December 30, 2011 

Friday, December 23, 2011  U.S. survey helps shed light on the forest-damaging bug

Friday, November 04, 2011  This weekend may be a popular one to hit the woods and maybe do a little camping.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  The Monarch butterfly is one the most recognized insects in the U.S. The bold orange and black butterfly is the long-distance champion of butterfly migration, taking on the longest migration of any insect. Saturday morning, KHQA caught up with the Lee County Conservation Board at a Monarch Tagging event at Wilson Lake near Donnellson, Iowa.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for June 7, we're talking pain ... the pain of a bee sting.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Cicada mating happens like clockwork - every 13 years when the bugs emerge from living in the ground, climb trees and shed their exoskeleton.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  The best way to get rid of a bed bug infestation, is to call an exterminator.