A plague of tiny-yet-highly-annoying itch mites is sweeping across the state of Illinois as thousands of the microscopic arachnids gorge themselves on eggs left by a historic cicada emergence. This ...

A new pest may emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas conclude their 17-year life cycle. Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, and cause an itchy, rash-like reaction. They also feed on cicada eggs. Oak ...

After the periodical cicada broods emerged, oak leaf itch mites, who feed on their nests, could now be the cause for itchy rashes on humans.

If you're feeling itchy, mosquitoes aren't the only culprit. While the loud singing of Brood XIV cicadas in Ohio should end soon, a nearly invisible pest is on the horizon and ready to bite: Oak leaf ...

How long should Chicago-area residents be on the lookout for mite bites related to the region's historic cicada invasion? Across the Chicago area, seemingly mysterious bug bites have been on the rise ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- People in the Kansas City region may soon feel the bite as favorable weather and environmental conditions have led to a boom in the oak leaf itch mite population. According to ...