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Insects & Arachnids

Do ladybugs bite?

Do ladybugs bite?

Ladybugs are beneficial and supposedly harmless. But are they harmless? Do ladybugs bite? If so, does their bite hurt?

How to get rid of spotted lanternflies

How to get rid of spotted lanternflies

Learn where the spotted lanternfly came from, the tremendous damage it can cause and not only what to do if you see one, but how to get rid of it (and its relatives) as well.

Identifying moths in your house 101

Identifying moths in your house 101

How do you know what type of moth you have in your home? Find out here.

How to get rid of bugs in your house

How to get rid of bugs in your house

While there are millions of species of bugs around the world, focus on these insects specifically when it comes to your home.

The European corn borer

Insects push the boundaries of survival

Discover how particular insects push survival boundaries with cold-weather adaptations, and how climate change puts them at risk.

Will bugs wake up in my home this winter?

Will bugs wake up in my home this winter?

While bugs may be in your home this winter, many of them may not always be active during the colder months. Learn more here.

The deadliest insect in the world

The deadliest insect in the world

Invasive types of mosquitoes, chiefly Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti, pose a global threat, spreading deadly diseases like Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. Their rapid expansion urges urgent actio...