Stinging and Biting

Bird mites, also known as northern fowl mites, are parasites of birds and domestic fowl.

Asian longhorn ticks are more commonly found in tall grass and pasture environments more so than forest environments. While they prefer to feed on wildlife and livestock, longhorned ticks will feed on pets and humans as well.

Bumble bees are important pollinators that feed on nectar and pollen. They very rarely sting.

Predatory wasps are beneficial insects in a garden and landscape.

The billions of Brood X periodical cicada eggs in trees can serve as a food source for oak leaf itch mites. This has resulted in an increase in mite densities and the occurrence of mite bites to humans.