Blister beetles live in places where they can find both food and the right bee species for their larvae to prey on. If there are a lot of them in your yard, then they likely favor your local ...

Each summer, blister beetles—especially species in the Epicauta genus—become highly active across U.S. farms and fields.

Blister beetles can range in size from three-quarters of an inch to 1 1/4 inches in length with narrow bodies and antennae that are one-third the length of their entire bodies. ... black, ashgray ...

Blister beetles can be harmful to humans and animals. Skip to main content Skip to main content ... In Oklahoma, the four more common varieties are margined, black, ash gray and striped.

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

The black and red blister bug is out in force in Arizona now. Here's why the beetles can harm humans and animals and where you're likely to find them.

The black and red blister bug is out in force in Arizona now. Here's why the beetles can harm humans and animals and where you're likely to find them.

To control blister beetles, you can manually remove them and destroy them while wearing protective clothing. On the chemical control spectrum, you can use an organic pesticide that contains pyrethrin.

If you see a bright colored beetle, make sure to stay away from them. Here's how the blister beetle got its name and what to do if you're burned.

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