All news on the topic: Insects

A man set up a fundraiser to help get back on his feet after a severe bedbug infestation forced him to dispose of his clothes and furniture and eat out of trash bags in Brooklyn, New York

Bed bugs have overrun Paris, France, and now many are fearing they will cross the pond to the US. One Virginia family have been left near-homeless following a particularly bad infestation

There are various ways to get rid of begbugs, including vacuuming, however, it's best to avoid making one mistake that could cause the insects to infest your home

The morbid Dermestes Undulatus beetle is known to feast on human flesh and has hit UK shores again after the rare species was discovered on an island in the Bristol Channel

The Burrows family discovered the venomous little scorpion in their kitchen, more than two weeks after their daughter Daisy, 18, returned from a recent trip to Kenya

As France continues to be plagued with an infestation of bedbugs, Britons are being urged to take cautionary measures to prevent any spread, with landlords advising tenants to put affected bedding in freezers

People have noticed an increase in ladybugs in their homes and gardens, which is unusual for this time of year, with some even saying the insect has 'invaded' their properties

The French capital has been plagued by the blood-sucking insects with hotels desperately throwing out some of its bug-ridden furniture on to the pavements outside

Two people have claimed they spotted bedbugs on public transport in London and Manchester, as Brits feel concerned about a potential infestation as has happened in France

A woman travelling on a Victoria Line train in London claims she spotted a bedbug crawling over her leg - but TfL said it is not aware of any outbreaks in London

Susan Corie, from Roseville, California, spent a month in the hospital and is having to undergo intense physical therapy after she contracted West Nile virus from a mosquito bite

French Education Minister Gabriel Attal called for an 'immediate response' as he said bedbugs have been detected in 17 institutions and seven schools are currently closed due to the issue

Paris is set to host the Olympic Games in 2024, but officials are becoming concerned amid a sudden surge in reports of bed bug infestations on trains, high-end restaurants and even at Paris Fashion Week

Some Parisians have reportedly taken to standing on the metro for fear of being bitten by bed bugs, following reports of an outbreak of the blood sucking insects in France

Chloe Ingham, 22, had to create a shield outside of her earwig-infested home by using a fence - despite the methods, alongside fumigation, the 'beasties' continue to return each year

People living near the Lincolnshire coast are so fed up of the pesky insects that they struggle to go outside with another saying their are considering leaving the area

A bedbug infestation has broken out in Paris and they creatures could infest luggage of passengers leaving the country - to the UK and elsewhere - so it's important to be alert

As Paris grapples with a city-wide infestation of 'mutant' bedbugs, many are worried about the nasty critters reaching the UK, so here are the signs you need to look out for

Daddy long legs - also known as crane flies - are a common sighting in autumn, and emerge in large numbers around the same time because it makes finding a mate easier, according to experts

Paris’s deputy mayor, Emmanuel Grégoire said "No one is safe" as infestations have continued to rise due to an uptick in travel and increasing resistance to pesticides

Ticks can burrow their way into children's skin and can potentially result in devastating health effects - with one mum finding one of the bugs in an easily-missed spot

James Jalalian and Amelia Colley had to pay more than £100 in professional cleaning bills after finding their suitcases infested with bed bugs following their stay at a Travelodge

A woman concealed a multitude of exotic creatures in her bra and pockets in a bid to transport them from Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland, where she intended to sell them on

A pair of pals staying the night in Blackpool for a birthday were left with horror bed bug bites covering them, and a week on from their holiday from hell, one is still dealing with a nasty rash

As the cooler seasons approach, creepy crawlies will start invading people's homes in an effort to get out of the cold. A woman has shared her tips on how to keep them out