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 ...

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 ...

We usually start reminding readers about copperhead snakes, North Carolina’s most common venomous snake, in early summer. But the copperhead doesn’t wait for summer. It gets out and about at the first ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — Meet the tiger salamander. These ...

THE PROCEDURE THERE, WITH CICADAS EMERGING AFTER 13 YEARS HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE INSECTS AREN’T JUST BRINGING THE NOISE, THEY’RE ALSO ATTRACTING PREDATORS. THE SONG IS IRRESISTIBLE TO OUR ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- It’s a poisonous weed that could cause severe burns and itching sensations. The weed called, Wild Parsnip also known as Poison Parsnip, grows in North Carolina. It can be found in ...

An additional struggle to western North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene recovery involves an increase in stinging insects like bees, yellow jackets and fire ants. That has had led state health authorities ...

As the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and arachnids in North Carolina. It’s essential to take preventive measures to protect both humans and pets ...