Don't get burned by blister beetles this year. These toxic pests can cause painful blisters. What to know and how to get rid ...

Did you know Arizona is home to thousands of beetle species, including the blister beetle? Found in various habitats throughout the state, particularly in areas with abundant vegetation and flowering ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Time to add another bug on the list of things to fear in Arizona. Blister beetles are a common insect in Arizona and earn their ...

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 ...

Blister beetles are aptly named because they can produce a toxic chemical called Cantharidin which is an irritant which can cause human skin to blister. That chemical can irritate the gastrointestinal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With over 1.5 million species of beetles crawling around the globe, it’s no surprise that about 2,500 of them call Arizona home — ...

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 ...