SAN ANTONIO – Bug season is here, which means you’ll need a good insect repellent to protect you from bites. But not all repellents can get the job done. Consumer Reports has tested more than 50 of ...

You stand in the driveway and stomp your foot like a petulant 3-year-old, not once but twice in vain pursuit of an elusive Asian insect, then look up and see hundreds of its kin stand proboscis-deep ...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new analysis from MattressNextDay has identified the US states most likely to face bed bug concerns in 2024, and the Tri-State places in the top 10. According to the ...

With the cold weather looming, you may be noticing more unwanted house guests, and we aren’t talking about your in-laws. Stink bugs are looking for a warm, dry place to stay for the winter and often ...

Most of us get very excited as the days get longer and the plants are greener, and spring is officially warming our hearts as well as our skin. But we all notice that with a warming to our hearts and ...

Spotting a few creepy critters around the house? With warm weather finally here, homeowners may be seeing some unwanted insects. Megan Meuti, an Ohio State University Extension agent, researches ...

We have had a warm, but mostly beautiful summer. Yes, we could use some rain, but there have been many days to enjoy the outdoors. Most years, people have their share of mosquito bites, bee stings, ...

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Children may not like vegetables, but insects do. Many kinds of insects feed on garden plants. They damage plants in two ways. Some chew holes in the leaves, stems, roots, or fruit, and some stick ...

Human culture is so rife with entomological references as to be almost infested with the creepies and crawlies. A typical American, for example, might express irritation one moment with a curt, “Quit ...

“The mere formulation of a problem is often far more essential than its solution.”—Albert Einstein Einstein’s observation can be applied in a very practical way. To improve our lives, we can begin by ...