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Insects & Arachnids

Three flies on a stick branch

Why am I seeing flies in my house? (Cluster flies vs houseflies)

Big, slow “winter flies” are usually cluster flies or houseflies. Learn the difference fast, why they show up indoors and what to do when they keep gathering at your windows.

biting-midge-problem-insect

Midge bites: what they look like, how to treat them and how to get rid of biting midges

Midge bites are small, itchy red marks that often appear in clusters on exposed skin. Learn how to identify midge bites, compare them with mosquito, flea and mite bites, treat symptoms and get rid ...

The European corn borer

How do insects survive winter? Cold-blooded adaptations, diapause & climate change

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

What is an ovipositor?

What is an ovipositor?

Learn about ovipositors, intriguing organs found in a myriad of insects that have captured the fascination of entomologists and curious minds alike. 

Cockroach

Can cockroaches fly? Yes—some do (plus which species)

Some cockroaches can fly, but most common indoor roaches are more likely to run, flutter or glide. Learn which species fly, why they take to the air and what to do if you see flying roaches in your...

Bumble bee & yellow jackets

Honey bee vs yellow jacket: Which buzzes by you?

Dive into the fascinating world of honey bees vs. yellow jackets, uncovering their unique characteristics, behaviors, and how to tell them apart in your backyard.

Spotted Lantern Fly

Spotted lanternfly control: How to kill, repel and prevent them in your yard

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.