6. Io moth caterpillars 

These ones can be found in the South and if they sting you, you will be in horrific pain, worse than from that of a wasp or bee.

7. Wheel bugs 

Wheel bugs are predators and, in general, they only tend to attack insects, however, if people disturb them, they WILL attack. If they pick on you, their bite isn’t deadly, but it is very painful.

8. Tarantula Hawks

This insect is among the most venomous ones in the WORLD! Luckily, its target is usually other arachnids or insects, not humans. Its venom is strong enough to paralyze you.

Stay away from these ones at all costs!

9. Kissing bugs 

These are becoming a big concern for Americans since they’re starting to extend its territory from Mexico and the southern part of the U.S. to the whole country. What is worrying about this seemingly innocent bug is the fact that it carries a parasite responsible for the Chagas disease.

10. Ticks

These are actually dangerous because of the diseases they carry. Besides Lyme disease, they also carry anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and babesiosis.

They are very small, and most people don’t even notice them crawling around on their bodies. They are usually present in parks and gardens.

11. Bed bugs

Every home owner’s nightmare is a bed bug infestation. Once they reach your bed they are basically very hard to get rid of. These are known to feed on human blood and leave very painful bites.

If you have any concern that you may have bed bugs call a specialist immediately, they will know what to do in order to rid you of your problem.