After Bite Insectlopedia

Tick Diseases on the Rise: What You Need to Know

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Are you are alarmed about tick diseases and the recent news reports that cite studies showing that ticks, mosquitoes, other biting insects, and the diseases they spread are all on the rise? Here is what you need to know about the contributing factors and new diseases, as well as … [Read more...]

The Life & Times of a “Bug Blogger”: Missing in Action

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Have a budding entomologist or future bug blogger on your hands? Below, expert entomologist and bug blogger Eric Eaton shares the humorous adventures he encounters in his career in order to bring us the latest fun facts, information, and breaking news on bugs.  Oops, I Lost A … [Read more...]

New & Effective Bed Bug Treatment Shows Promise

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It is currently estimated that one in four U.S. households is occupied by bed bugs, an alarming statistic considering that only a decade or so ago the Bed Bug, Cimex lectularius, was barely on the radar of entomologists. Effective, non-toxic, and affordable treatments have been … [Read more...]

Common Household Pests: Fleas

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Not only are fleas a terrible nuisance to our pets, but they can also carry dangerous diseases. Here are a few "fun facts" about these tiny, unique insects, followed by tips on how to control them. Fun Flea Facts Fleas can jump up to 150 times their own body length, … [Read more...]

The Oak Mite Is Itching to Get You: Get Relief

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A new pest has emerged in the U.S. in recent years: the Oak Leaf Gall Mite, Pyemotes herfsi, also known as an "oak mite" or "itch mite." The mite's life cycle and wind-driven dispersal make this arachnid and its painful bites an almost inescapable nuisance. Where Did the Oak … [Read more...]