Any insect or related creature can be startling due to its size, appearance, or simply because you encounter it unexpectedly. In honor of Halloween, here are some spooky bugs that might freak you out, … [Read more...]
How Do I Know What Bug Bit Me?
Wondering what kind of bug bit you or your child and hoping to find out? Unfortunately, though there's certainly a list of common suspects, insect bites are not that easy to identify, and even medical … [Read more...]
Insect & Tick Diseases by Region: Risks Where You Live
Having trouble understanding which insect- and tick-borne illnesses you should be concerned about in your area? Some threats, like Lyme disease, Zika, and West Nile Virus, make national headlines all … [Read more...]
The Approach of “Insect Armageddon” – Are Insects Disappearing?
Have you noticed fewer insects splattered on your windshield during long road trips? Headlines warning of an "Insect Armageddon" and declining insect populations worldwide may not be as alarmist as … [Read more...]
Tick Diseases on the Rise: What You Need to Know
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 … [Read more...]
The Life & Times of a “Bug Blogger”: Missing in Action
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 … [Read more...]