Ants and spiders and cockroaches, oh my! Summer is right around the corner and with summer brings bugs. From the north to the south, the warm weather brings bugs out of the woodwork (literally in some ...

While some people find bugs and insects fascinating, others fear the little creatures and will go out of their way to avoid them. Whether they want to stay away from bugs because they’re afraid ...

Here are nine facts about those pesky critters that we love to hate: Love bugs. Where they came from: Love bugs migrated across the Gulf States from Central America and reached the Florida Panhandle ...

A new title from Smithsonian Books highlights the diversity of Earth’s 10 to 100 million insect species Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor, History Featured insects include the Picasso ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...

Pill bugs are common but unique creatures that are found throughout the world, including the U.S. They’re also known as rolly pollies because of their tendency to curl up into a ball when they’re ...

Lightning bugs, more commonly known as fireflies, are winged beetles that produce luminous effects. These bugs have 2,000 about species worldwide, with more than 150 present in the United States. The ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The approach of spring means many things, but at Purdue University's annual Bug Bowl on April 17-18, the buzz is all about insects. Bowl events include cricket spitting, ...