Illinois insects

Fall is here, and so is an old pest that many of us would rather avoid. Let's talk stink bugs and their autumn antics.

From now until mid-October, Illinois' skies will be filled with monarch butterflies making their southern migration for the winter. If you're a butterfly lover, now is a great time to see them.

With tick season in full swing, many are facing unexpected health risks. The Lone Star tick is bringing more than just irritation this summer.

Illinois residents should be very familiar with these little red and black bugs that show up in mid-to-late summer every year and hang around until it starts to get cold...but how much do you know about them?

You can cover yourself in sprays or creams, you could cover your yard with an insect fogger--or you could use this super common household item that you normally throw away to keep mosquitoes off you and your family.

This summer, tick bites are climbing to alarming heights, leaving many locals making a dash for the emergency room. Let’s break down what’s happening.

You won’t believe what happened to a local man after he met a fuzzy little creature in the yard. It’s a real eye-opener.

A childhood scare or a painful sting—wasps have a reputation. But what if there’s a good side to these feared insects?

Those brown-shelled beetles we call June bugs are a summer staple in Illinois—curious how they keep showing up into August?

Think you saw a giant mosquito? Don’t panic—it’s probably a harmless crane fly. They look scary, but they can’t even bite!