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True or false: More bug myths revealed

True or false: More bug myths revealed

The following myths might be unusual. Some of them might not even be true. (You’ll have to read to find out.) What did our ancestors do before there were stitches? Would we have fewer amputees if w...

True or false: Bug myths revealed

True or false: Bug myths revealed

Bugs can be fascinating and strange. Beliefs about them can be fueled by fear or doubt. This article debunks a few of the most common myths that you may or may not have heard (and may or may not be...

Fruit flies vs. gnats: What’s the difference?

Fruit flies vs. gnats: What’s the difference?

Fruit flies and gnats are tiny creatures, neither of which are known for a buzzing sound—but both can be extremely annoying and make you feel unwelcome in your own home. How do you know which one i...

Do fruit flies eat more than fruit?

Do fruit flies eat more than fruit?

You see a swarm of fruit flies in your home, but wonder what they’re actually feasting on. Are they after more than just those bananas?

How to get rid of aphids

How to get rid of aphids

If you see tiny insects with horns (​​cornicles) or notice little white cast skins on leaves or stuck in honeydew secretions of your plant pest, it’s time to take action.

Will a fruit fly population eventually die off?

Will a fruit fly population eventually die off?

They don’t buzz. They don’t sting. They can’t bite. But, they are an annoyance. If you simply ignore fruit flies, will the population eventually die off?

Will eating a pantry moth make you sick?

Will eating a pantry moth make you sick?

While some insects are harmless when they are consumed by humans, there are other insects that you’ll want to veer away from. Which category does a pantry moth fit into?