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Insects & Arachnids

What is the true purpose of insects?

What is the true purpose of insects?

Insects serve a multitude of essential purposes in the natural world, including pollination, decomposition, and pest control, playing vital roles in the balance and sustainability of ecosystems.

Do I want assassin bugs in my garden?

Do I want assassin bugs in my garden?

Discover the intriguing world of assassin bugs, formidable predators that excel in hunting and capturing garden pests, playing a vital role in maintaining the natural balance of ecosystems.

What do cockroaches eat?

What do cockroaches eat?

Cockroaches are highly adaptable and voracious eaters, consuming a wide variety of organic matter ranging from food scraps and crumbs to grease, oils and even decaying matter. 

Where in the world are banana spiders?

Where in the world are banana spiders?

Explore the habitats and lifestyles of five unique species of banana spiders, from the vibrant Golden silk orb-weaver to the intricate Trichonephila clavipes, uncovering their remarkable traits and...

What insects make noise at night?

What insects make noise at night?

Discover what insects make up the nocturnal insect orchestra and how they make the sounds they make that fill the night.

Six most common bugs in your kitchen

Six most common bugs in your kitchen

How to identify and prevent the six most common kitchen bugs.

Four types of cool and unusual insects

Four types of cool and unusual insects

Learn about four particularly strange looking insects that you may come across in your home or garden.