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...]
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 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...]
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