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...]
Common Household Pests: Fleas
Not only are fleas a terrible nuisance to our pets, but they can also carry dangerous diseases. Here are a few "fun facts" about these tiny, unique insects, followed by tips on how to control … [Read more...]
April Showers Bring Mosquitoes: Places to Avoid
You don’t have to go on safari or hike deep into the woods to come into contact with biting insects and ticks. Mosquitoes, fleas, chiggers, and ticks are most likely in your own backyard, especially … [Read more...]