January 18, 2019
National Geographic reports that “it’s official: the first time in the United States, a bumblebee species has been declared endangered. The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis), […]
January 11, 2019
“Boxelder bugs, named for the maple and seed-bearing boxelder trees on which they feed and lay eggs during the warmer months, often become nuisances in the […]
December 28, 2018
“Cockroaches are among the most common of insects. Fossil evidence indicates that cockroaches have been on earth for over 300 million years. They are considered one […]
December 21, 2018
Nothing like the smell of a freshly cut evergreen tree in your home says it is Christmas time. Let the festivities begin. It is estimated that […]
December 18, 2018
“The Christmas beetle belongs to the family Scarabaeidae. It is a name commonly given to the Australian beetle, genus Anoplognathus. They are known as Christmas beetles because they […]
December 7, 2018
“Praying mantis is a fascinating bugger that belongs to the larger group of insects. One of the ancient critters, praying mantises have got recognition because of […]