There are a lot of bugs in Missouri that are a nuisance, but this one is particularly nasty. It goes by many names, but no matter what you call it, this bug bites hard and is after your blood.
By far the most dangerous creature on Earth is back with a vengeance in Missouri. No, it's not black bears, black widow spiders or even Mo-Mo. What's more dangerous than Mo-Mo? It's the critter that kills more people every single year than any other living creature and the problem is worse in Missouri than just about any other place.
There are few things in life worse than being bitten by these nasty pests. I'm talking about the truly awful blood-sucking gnats that are known by many names. They're returning to Missouri and Illinois just in time for the warmer weather.
I don't really worry a whole lot about ants, but perhaps I should change my perspective as there's a nasty variation that's been spotted right across the Missouri border and it's bad news if these little beasts make it to the Show Me State.
There are no reports yet, but the University of Missouri says it's inevitable that both Missouri and Illinois will see a dreaded invasive species make its way to this part of America.
As if 2022 needed more challenges, you can now add blister beetles to the list as there are reports they're being reported all over Missouri. While these are bad news for plants and horses especially, you shouldn't touch them.