Texas officials pause search for flood victims along the Guadalupe River due to heavy rains and new high water warnings.

Texas toe-biters are known as “Giant water bugs” (Lethocerus americanus), according to Texas A&M Agriflife. These waterbugs ...

Chemical treatments are the most effective way of removing water bugs and roaches quickly; however, it is not a long-term fix ...

The giant water bug is not aggressive. However, it will attack when it feels threatened, for example, if you try to grab it. In this case, it could sting you with its mouthparts.

Where are you likely to encounter a giant water bug? The giant water bug loves bodies of water, which aligns with its diet. It feeds on a variety of aquatic and amphibian creatures, such as small fish ...

For his new class at the University of Delaware, professor Michael Crossley wanted to show students the benefits of eating insects, from ground-up crickets to chili paste infused with giant water ...

Today in Thailand, crickets, silkworm pupae and giant water bugs are menu staples — often deep fried, coated in sauces, added to soups and omelettes, or eaten solo as a crispy snack. In Nigeria, palm ...

Water bugs are often confused with cockroaches, but do water bugs bite? Entomologists break down the key differences and how to handle water bugs in your home.

The giant water bug attacks with a retractable proboscis that stabs through victims and injects a toxin that acts as a digestive solution.

The giant water bug is a venomous insect with a painful bite. Learn more about how to identify water bugs, why you get them, prevention strategies, and more.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.