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...]
Water Striders & More: The Secret of How Some Bugs Walk on Water
A surprising variety of insects (including water striders, flies, and beetles), and some spiders, are able to "skate" across the surface of puddles, ponds, and even quiet pools in streams and rivers. … [Read more...]
Bug Bites & Stings – The Inside Scoop on What’s Motivating Bugs
Why Do Bugs Bite & Sting? Covered in itchy bug bites or painful welts and wondering, "Why on earth did that bug have to bite (or sting) me?" And for that matter, why do some insects sting while … [Read more...]
Why Do Crickets Sing? An Inside Look at a Cricket’s Chirp
The sound of crickets chirping is the nighttime soundtrack of our collective rural, suburban, and even urban lives. But why do crickets sing? Professor Bugsbee here to give you an inside look at how … [Read more...]
Tick Quiz: True or False?
There is a great deal of media sensationalism and misinformation about ticks these days. Here is a quick quiz to test your knowledge and keep you informed – the answers may surprise you. Not … [Read more...]