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, but that pose no threat to life and limb. House Centipede With multiple … [Read more...]
Keeping Southern Bugs at Bay with Ben’s: The Mason-Dixon Experiment
We asked our friends at the Mason-Dixon Experiment how they keep their family bug free all summer, whether they're gardening, hunting, or just playing in the backyard. Check out their advice below! - Professor Bugsbee Southern Devils Mosquitoes, gnats, chiggers, and ticks. If … [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 professionals have a hard time diagnosing bites. Here is why: Your Immune … [Read more...]
How to Tick Check Your Child
I hope you are enjoying the great outdoors with your family this fall! To help you have lots of fun and safe experiences, here are some tips on keeping your kids safe and tick-free this autumn by conducting a thorough tick check. - Professor Bugsbee "Questing" For a Meal Ticks … [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 the time, while other serious illnesses to not. Further complicating matters is … [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. How do they do it? Why do they do it? The answers lie in the anatomy of the … [Read more...]
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