Insects & Society
Insects and people cross paths in many ways. Beneficial insects keep pests in check, and pollinate our crops. We harvest products from insects, and in some cultures, eat them. Insects also spread disease, and may bite or sting. Today, insects even solve crimes.
Bed Bug Stories - Share Your Bed Bug Stories
Bed bug infestations have skyrocketed in the past few years, so more and more people are dealing with the maddening problem of getting rid of bed bugs. Have you had a bed bug infestation in your home? Have you had any vacation encounters with bed bugs in hotels? Share your bed bug stories!
Bed bug infestations have skyrocketed in the past few years, so more and more people are dealing with the maddening problem of getting rid of bed bugs. Have you had a bed bug infestation in your home? Have you had any vacation encounters with bed bugs in hotels? Share your bed bug stories!
The Travelers' Guide to Avoiding Bed Bugs at Hotels
How do bed bugs get in your home? They travel home with family members who stay in bed bug infested hotels, usually. Learn how to avoid bed bugs at hotels by planning wisely, inspecting thoroughly, and taking control measures when you return home.
How do bed bugs get in your home? They travel home with family members who stay in bed bug infested hotels, usually. Learn how to avoid bed bugs at hotels by planning wisely, inspecting thoroughly, and taking control measures when you return home.
What a Bed Bug Mattress Cover Does, and How to Use It
If you've got a bed bug infestation, it pays to install a bed bug mattress cover on both your mattress and box spring. Learn what a bed bug cover does, and how to use it.
If you've got a bed bug infestation, it pays to install a bed bug mattress cover on both your mattress and box spring. Learn what a bed bug cover does, and how to use it.
Most Annoying Insect - Which Insect Is the Most Annoying Insect?
Even for the bug lovers among us, certain insects can be downright annoying. Insects that bite or sting, infest our homes, or buzz persistently around our faces are not the best loved insects. Which insects annoy you?
Even for the bug lovers among us, certain insects can be downright annoying. Insects that bite or sting, infest our homes, or buzz persistently around our faces are not the best loved insects. Which insects annoy you?
Nine Most Annoying Insects
As much as I like insects, I'll slap a mosquito without thinking twice. Some insects can be really annoying. If it buzzes your ears incessantly, persists in biting you, or takes up residence in your home, you're probably not feeling the love for that particular insect. Based on a very unscientific poll, these are the nine insects we find most annoying.
As much as I like insects, I'll slap a mosquito without thinking twice. Some insects can be really annoying. If it buzzes your ears incessantly, persists in biting you, or takes up residence in your home, you're probably not feeling the love for that particular insect. Based on a very unscientific poll, these are the nine insects we find most annoying.
Insect Allergy
Daniel More, MD, a board-certified allergist, discusses allergic and non-allergic reactions to stinging and biting insects, with recommendations on how to avoid being bitten or stung, as well as how to treat future reactions.
Daniel More, MD, a board-certified allergist, discusses allergic and non-allergic reactions to stinging and biting insects, with recommendations on how to avoid being bitten or stung, as well as how to treat future reactions.
For Most People, Eating Bugs Is Only Natural
If you think eating insects is gross, you may be in the cultural minority. Throughout history, people have relished insects as food. Today, many cultures still do.
If you think eating insects is gross, you may be in the cultural minority. Throughout history, people have relished insects as food. Today, many cultures still do.