FARGO - Blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, could be a problem in North Dakota this year. "While blister beetles are common in many areas of the U.S., horse owners in North Dakota usually have ...

Blister beetles in alfalfa cut throughout the summer months are an ongoing concern for horse owners in the southern and eastern regions of the United States. The consequences can be deadly if a horse ...

SIERRA VISTA — A poisonous beetle is to blame for the deaths of two horses. Annette Gerhardt of Whetstone, north of Sierra Vista, noticed that two of her horses were acting lethargic and uninterested ...

A blister beetle, a bug that when crushed during harvest secretes a deadly toxin, is being blamed for the deaths of 14 of their beloved horses at Red Ridge. The beetles, typically not an issue for ...

A blister beetle, a bug that when crushed during harvest secrets a deadly toxin, is being blamed for the deaths of 14 of their beloved horses at Red Ridge. The beetles, typically not an issue for ...

CHEYENNE - An outbreak of grasshoppers this summer in Wyoming could be behind the recent detections of a toxic beetle that can be deadly if eaten by horses, agriculture officials said Wednesday.

Kris Hiney has a list of maladies that will kill her horses, and when it comes to choosing the best hay for them, she’s got a couple things in mind. Hiney is an associate professor at Oklahoma State ...

As you probably can guess, any insect with a name like blister beetle is not an insect to approach with a casual attitude. Blister beetles use a chemical called cantharidin for defense. Instead of a ...

If you spot a distinctive black and red bug among the plants and flowers when you're exploring the outdoors, don't touch it. Seriously. Touching that blister beetle can hurt you, leaving a burning ...

PHOENIX — Have you seen these pesky black and orange beetles on Valley hiking trails lately? They're known as "master blister beetles" because their blood contains a chemical that can be extremely ...

The blister beetle is a family of toxic insects that live worldwide and cause skin damage to people upon making contact. With some 7,500 known species, their appearance varies widely and they come in ...

PHOENIX — It's that time of year again... Have you seen these pesky black and orange beetles on Valley hiking trails or in your backyard lately? They're known as "master blister beetles" because their ...