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 skeptics think. There is even more evidence that insect populations are indeed … [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 and why crickets sing or chirp. There are more voices in the choir than you … [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 what you need to know about the contributing factors and new diseases, as well as … [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 happy with your results or just want to learn more? Check out some of our other … [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 the latest fun facts, information, and breaking news on bugs. Oops, I Lost A … [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 radar of entomologists. Effective, non-toxic, and affordable treatments have been … [Read more...]
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