Even if you're a bug-friendly type of person, if you see these insects in Illinois they should be crushed immediately. They may be little, but they're a serious threat to the environment around us.
With warmer-than-average weather sweeping across Illinois, residents are noticing a surge in bug and insect activity. The unseasonable temperatures have created an ideal environment for these critters to thrive, leading to an unexpected influx in homes and gardens.
A strange, feathery-looking insect called a "fairy fly" has been spotted throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, but what exactly is it and what does it do?
Ticks and mosquitoes may get all the credit for being dangerous bugs you need to watch out for in Wisconsin, but it turns out the state is home to 6 more.