A North Carolina creature is “adorable” — but don’t be fooled by its fluffy appearance.

The southern flannel moths likes to feed on elms, maples, hackberries, hollies, oaks, and sycamores, according to the NC State Extension. Kelly Stoj Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of ecology at ...

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 ...

BASKETBALL AND PICKLEBALL COURTS. AND AS SUMMERTIME APPROACHES, EXPERTS ARE WARNING PEOPLE TO PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR A LESSER KNOWN BUT POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS INSECT. THE ASIAN NEEDLE ANT IS CAUSING ...

As the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and arachnids in North Carolina. While most spiders in the region pose no harm to humans, it’s crucial to be ...

As it warms up in North Carolina, many plants, animals and insects are waking up for the season. While N.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out ...

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — As warmer months bring more outdoor activity across North Carolina, experts are warning residents to watch out for a lesser-known but potentially dangerous ...