About 150 blister beetle species exist in Arizona. One thing they have in common is how their blood contains a harmful chemical called cantharidin, which not only can harm humans but also pets and ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM The primary cause of blisters on the feet is friction that arises from poorly ...

The blister beetle is a family of toxic insects that live all around the world and cause skin damage to people upon making contact. With some 7,500 known species, their appearance varies widely in ...

National News Phoenix woman hospitalized after blister beetle encounter. It sounds like something out of a horror movie. Posted 2018-05-10T21:59:14+00:00 - Updated 2018-05-10T21:55:05+00:00 ...

How to identify blister beetles. Blister beetles vary in appearance depending on the species, but some general characteristics from the University of Arizona that can help you identify them ...

PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. — North Dakota State University Extension - Pembina County warned livestock owners, Monday, July 1, that blister beetles have been spotted in the county.

The blister beetles are most commonly seen in the spring around Valley hiking trails during mating season, so the good news is that after a few more weeks you shouldn't see them until next year ...

Have you seen these pesky black and orange beetles on Valley hiking trails? They're known as "blister beetles" because their blood contains a chemical that can be extremely painful to human skin.