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 … [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...]
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...]
Preventing & Relieving Skin Irritations This Spring & Summer
Rising temperatures are exciting, as they mean more time spent outside with the whole family. However, the warm weather also means more opportunities for skin irritations like bug bites, heat rashes, … [Read more...]
Family Adventure Awaits – National Parks Week
National Parks Week is here (April 15 – 23). The Parks offer a great place for families to explore and kids to learn about our National Parks. And as part of Earth Day, your family can pitch in on a … [Read more...]
17-year Cicadas Set to Emerge en masse
Nobody is neutral about periodical cicadas. They are either a nightmare or an awe-inspiring spectacle when they emerge in mind-boggling numbers in various parts of the eastern United States every 13 … [Read more...]