If you fear tarantulas, stay far away from southeast Colorado right now — they’re everywhere! It’s their mating season, and thousands of the all-male Texas …
Read moreThousands of tarantulas are crawling around Colorado right now looking for mates
On the night of June 4, a swarm of ladybugs was flying through San Diego County that was big enough to register on the National …
Read moreThis Swarm of ladybugs is so large it registered on the National Weather Service radar
Looking for a silver lining that may come of this winter’s cold snap? Despite what you may have heard, don’t expect the recent polar vortex …
You already know about crickets, the source of that persistent chirping sound coming from your basement. But have you ever heard of a spider cricket? …
Read moreWhat you need to know about spider crickets and how to get rid of them
Bees are incredible insects capable of creating enormous honeycomb structures, which are made of impressive hexagonal beeswax cells. But as beautiful as honeycombs are, they …
Read moreThis beekeeper had to remove a giant honeycomb from behind a house’s brick wall
Hurricane Florence tore through the East Coast during September, killing dozens of people and displacing thousands of others. The Carolinas were among the states most …
Read moreHurricane Florence flooding has led to large, aggressive mosquitoes
As you’re reading this, countless beautiful, fluttering monarch butterflies are resting and relaxing at the shoreline of Canada’s Point Pelee National Park. Tens of thousands …
Read moreHere’s where you can view the spectacular Monarch butterfly migration
A parasite called the “kissing bug” is spreading a dangerous infection that can lead to heart problems in some people who get it. In August, …
Read moreWhat You Need To Know About Chagas Disease, A Dangerous Infection Caused By ‘Kissing’ Bugs
It’s that time of year in northeast Ohio — mayfly season. The tiny flying bugs are a summer staple in the Cleveland area, and swarms …
Read moreThere are so many mayflies in this city right now that they showed up on weather radar
Warning: This post is not for the faint of heart. If you panic when seeing a house spider or get squeamish just thinking about wriggling …
Ever wonder how certain animals are able to survive freezing cold temperatures without dying? After all, they can’t just put on a warmer sweater or …
Read moreThese 6 Animals Can Freeze And Then Come Back To Life
You know what’s better than beautiful art? Art with a side of puppy. The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Mass. just hired a new …
So far, winter has been pretty tough in many parts of the country. Between super-cold temperatures and the Bomb Cyclone, which has caused snow to …
Read moreWill Super-Cold Temperatures Kill Off The Tick Population For Next Summer?
Painted lady butterflies are having a moment. Or rather, a year. While the beautiful butterflies can pretty much be found everywhere in North America at different …
Read morePainted Lady Butterflies above-average migration putting on magnificent show
Every summer, without fail, my kitchen gets fruit flies. I don’t know where these insidious little buggers come from — the kitchen is clean, the …
Mosquitoes love to bite me. I’ve never met a bug spray I didn’t love (although special shout out to the Burt’s Bees all-natural bug repellent …
Read moreWhy do mosquitoes bite certain people more than others?
If you don’t remember those little grey bugs known as pill bugs or roly-polies, I’m not sure what you were doing with your childhood. To me, …
Read moreRoly Polies Aren’t Actually Bugs And Now We’re Questioning Everything
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Read more10 Things You Need To Know About Stink Bugs, Including How To Get Rid Of Them
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Read moreThese 5 DIY All-Natural Pesticides Will Keep Bugs Out Of Your House
Warm weather means lots of outdoor time, barbecues with family and friends, gloriously long hours of daylight and … plenty of ant invasions. Ants sure know how …
Read more7 Ways To Get Rid Of Ants That You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet
It’s that time of year when mosquitoes and their nasty bites can ruin a great outdoor dinner or party. While spraying chemicals might work, it’s always …
Read moreKeep Mosquitoes Away By Planting This Bug-Repelling Container Garden