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...]
New & Effective Bed Bug Treatment Shows Promise
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 … [Read more...]
The Oak Mite Is Itching to Get You: Get Relief
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 … [Read more...]
How Aquatic Insects Ensure Clean Water
Aquatic Insects At work: We depend on clean water for drinking, bathing, and recreation. Biologists look to aquatic insects for help in monitoring the water quality of streams, rivers, and lakes. … [Read more...]
Plants That Attract Good Insects
How to Plant to Attract the Right Kind of Insects & Bugs There are several gardening strategies that can help you attract beneficial insects like pollinators, predators, and parasites that … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: Ants
Pests: Household Ants Few insects aggravate us as much as ants. They are social, and exploit our forgetfulness to put away food leftovers in a timely fashion. New queens and males, both winged, … [Read more...]