Two previously unknown species of spiders were discovered in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - The Institute of Zoology of the Republic of Kazakhstan has reported an interesting discovery. During an expedition in the Kyzylkum
Maldives tourists bite by sand fleas leaving larvae under skin
Tengrinews.kz - Tourists in the Maldives are reporting an increase in insect bites this season, specifically from sand fleas that lay larvae
Caterpillar plague in eastern Kazakhstan
Green caterpillars have flooded Shygys and Novoyavlenka villages in East Kazakhstan Oblast.
Atyrau besieged by mosquitoes
Population of mosquitoes in and around Atyrau has increased significantly making the mosquito problem more tangible then ever.
Malaria mosquitoes spotted in Astana
Anopheles claviger, a malaria mosquito species uncommon for Kazakhstan, has been spotted in the wetlands near Astana.
30 Almaty residents bitten by ticks
More than three dozens of Almaty residents have suffered tick bites since the beginning of the year.
Locusts may destroy Kazakhstan's harvest in 2014
Aktobe grain farmers forecast a difficult year in 2014 because of the locusts outbreak.
Bats could help fight mosquitos in Astana
Kazakhstan naturalist Atygai Yesenkulov offered to supply bats to Astana city to help it harness the mosquito population.
Kazakhstan and Russia join efforts to counter locusts
An insect invasion has been registered in the bordering Aktobe (Kazakhstan) and Orenburg (Russia) oblasts.
Millions of moths mass on Madrid
Millions of moths have engulfed Madrid in a population explosion blamed on spring rains, a sudden blast of summer heat and winds that have wafted them in as unwelcome guests to the Spanish capital.
Singapore fights back against worsening dengue outbreak
Singapore is fighting back against a rapidly worsening dengue epidemic by distributing insect repellants to every household and recruiting hundreds of disease control officers.
Locusts outbreak expected in Kazakhstan
A significant increase of the number of locusts is expected in Kazakhstan this year.
860 people applied for aid after tick bites in South Kazakhstan oblast
860 people applied for aid after having been bitten by ticks in South Kazakhstan oblast, Otyrar channel reports.
Locust spreads at 2 million hectares in Kazakhstan
Locust is spreading at two million hectares in Kazakhstan this year: Saktash Khasenov.
500 Almaty residents applied for aid after tick bites
Around 500 people have already applied for medical aid after tick bites in Almaty.
South Kazakhstan threatened by Moroccan locust
Moroccan locust is attacking four villages in Saryagash region of South Kazakhstan oblast.
Epidemiologists warn about ticks wakeup in Almaty
State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Department have warned Almaty city and Almaty oblast citizens about ixodic ticks wakeup.
Insects from Kazakhstan to help Australia save millions of dollars
An insect called ichneumon fly (Mastrus Wasp) could help Australia save millions of dollars.
Up to 20 people apply to Shymkent hospitals with scorpions bites every day
The insects became active because of a sharp raise in the weather temperature. According to doctors, the number of bitten people is three times higher than last year.