Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

From smiley spiders in Hawaiʻi to water-repelling flies in Utah, these incredible insects are worth the trip. An eastern firefly zooms through the air. There are over 177 species of the glowing ...

It’s an age-old debate that divides families, friends, states and nations: Lightning bugs or fireflies? You chased them as a kid, captured them in your hands. Maybe even put them in jars for an hour ...

The June bug is also called the May beetle or June beetle. There are over 100 species of June bugs, and all of them start their lives as white grubs once they hatch from their eggs. These grubs can ...

Beech blight aphids have a silly behavior where they dance when disturbed. Read here to learn why and how they dance!

Though insect-eating practices may not be super common in the U.S., we’re in the minority. Most cultures in the world consume insects or other bugs in some form or another, and they can serve as ...

We asked three pest pros whether or not peppermint oil is an effective stink bug repellant. Here's what they said works—and what doesn't—and how to make your own at home.