Last May, a postal worker in the Philadelphia area grew suspicious of a package from Thailand that was making unusual scratching sounds. The box was labeled "jellies and toys," which ... Read More

A tenant in Citrus Heights, California successfully removed the cockroaches infesting his apartment by setting off no less than 10 "bug bombs." Unfortunately, he also successfully removed his apartment from ... Read More

For decades, beekeepers have maintained hives on rooftops and fire escapes throughout the Big Apple. Most people don't even notice the honey bees coming and going from their hives in ... Read More

This week's bug of the week is a beauty, isn't it? If you know the name of this unusual caterpillar, post a comment with your answer here. Not sure what ... Read More

Bite Me with Dr. Mike, a new show premiering tonight on the Travel Channel, brings a new twist to the "science guy risks life and limb to film dangerous critters" ... Read More

Calcium provides the trigger enabling honey bees to remember what they have learned, according to research just published in the journal BMC Biology. Researchers manipulated the concentration of calcium within ... Read More

The giant water bug received this year's "Bug Father of the Year" honor, emerging from the stagnant pond where he lives just long enough to accept his award. This mud-dwelling member ... Read More

The animal rights group PETA raised a ruckus this week in response to President Obama's death smack of a fly. While being interviewed by CNBC's John Harwood at the White ... Read More

Yesterday, the NY State Department of Conservation announced the discovery of an emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation in Cattagaraugus County. The news was not a surprise, really. Knowing EAB was ... Read More

Each Wednesday, I post a photo of a mystery insect for you to identify. Today's bug of the week should be a fun challenge. If you recognize this insect, let ... Read More

In Boulder, Colorado, a tiny beetle is waging war on the city's majestic walnut trees, and it looks like the trees are losing the battle. Foresters say an infection caused ... Read More

Certain female water striders in Asia have evolved an unusual way of protecting themselves from the aggressive sexual advances of males. Female Gerris gracilicornis water striders have developed chastity shields ... Read More

Just a few nights ago, I sat outside and watched the first firefly display of the season in my backyard. It's an activity I've enjoyed since I was a kid. ... Read More

After a one week hiatus, bug of the week is back with another mystery insect for you to identify. Do you recognize the bug in this photo? Leave a comment ... Read More

Cirque du Soleil, the Canadian acrobatic troupe, celebrates their 25th anniversary this year with the launch of a new insect-themed show - OVO. The show launched its North American tour ... Read More

Bed bugs are back with a vengeance, and are harder than ever to eliminate once they've infested a building. The one tool in the pest control arsenal that does work ... Read More

For those of you who are regular "Bug of the Week" players, you probably noticed that I didn't post a mystery insect today. Bug of the Week is on a ... Read More

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Most insects lead very determined lives. They grow into adulthood, they eat, they mate, and they lay as many eggs as they can. The insects best able to pass on ... Read More