A study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology tracked the spread of Asian subterranean termites and Formosan termites between 1990 and 2025. Formosan termites entered the U.S. from Asia in ...

Spotted lanternfly egg masses are going to start hatching throughout the state soon, according to a social media post from the Ohio State University Extension. “Now is the time to look for the egg ...

The best way to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly is destroying egg masses before they hatch.

As of 2026, more than 8,500 invasive species are established in the U.S., including plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

Confused about native, non-native, introduced, and invasive species? This guide breaks down the definitions, explains how scientists classify them, and explores real-world examples like zebra mussels ...

New research reveals how the invasive fall armyworm uses a combination of the Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to navigate during night-time migration.

First detections of many significant invasive insects have been made by members of the public. In the case of the first-ever observation of Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) in the ...

An invasive bug species, the spongy moth, has been spotted in the tall tree canopies of Lakewood and has the potential to ...

State experts offer tips on how to identify insects that pose a threat to the region's trees and what to do if they are found.