It wouldn't be summer here in New Jersey without fireflies ... or are they lightning bugs? Take our poll to let us know what you call them.

Though well established after five years in the Garden State, the insect has been less conspicuous in 2023, said George Hamilton, a professor and entomologist at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.

New Jersey will especially benefit, since the superbug problem is so severe here. Though our state makes up 2.7% of the U.S. population, we have reported 7.4% of Candida auris cases nationally ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Emergency room visits due to tick bites are spiking across the nation -- but especially in the Tri-State ...

Bats are now being recognized as unexpected allies in the fight against spotted lanternflies, a major threat to New Jersey's ...

Cannabis products from a New Jersey cultivator are being recalled after lab testing found insects and human hair in a dozen samples, state officials said. The discoveries of wholesale flower sold ...

Right in the middle of the state, the Pine Barrens cover over 1.1 million acres, making up nearly a quarter of New Jersey. It’s a UNESCO biosphere reserve, home to an ecosystem that doesn’t ...

When the weather is warm and wet, various types of mosquitoes come out to breed. Take these steps to protect yourself.

A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency over the mysterious drones that have been seen flying over New Jersey in recent weeks. "The State of New Jersey should issue ...

Spotted lanternflies are everywhere in New Jersey. And while the insects may be a nuisance for people, they can be deadly for the state’s plants. News 12 Staff ...

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