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This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

Even this snowy owl is totally surprised by some of these facts.

You’ll never look at these creatures the same way again.

These are two species of Bootanomyia dorsalis wasps introduced from Europe.

Learn about Bootanomyia dorsalis, the tiny but troublesome parasitic wasp invading the U.S.

No one wants to go through a nuclear war.

Cockroaches have a reputation for being indestructible. But they may not be as totally immune to radiation as people think.

Learn how to make an easy stink bug trap with common household items.

This giant moth rivals any butterfly with its beauty and grandeur.

Tears are a treat for some butterfly species.

Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.

A shocking discovery was made at a nuclear facility: wasp nests contaminated with radiation.

Sure, you know that bees pollinate our crops and give us honey. But there's so much more to these buzzing insects than that.

Sorry to this little guy but feral swine are a huge problem.

EDDMapS’s database has more than 9 million records of invasive species. See which ones hit close to home.

Firefly populations have been declining, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the glowing bugs.

The cocoon is on the left and the chrysalis is on the right.

Confused about pupae, chrysalises, and cocoons? Discover the key differences between these metamorphic terms.

Some swear by this summertime hack, and it does work. Unfortunately, though, the “bucket of doom” won’t solve all your mosquito woes this summer—here’s why.

Tiny bugs are causing huge problems in Hungary.

You'll want to welcome these insects into your garden.

Don’t kill these insects—consider them your friends!

These bugs are more likely to take over your summer vacation if you're in these cities.

Don’t want to bug out this summer? From Los Angeles to Houston and even Detroit, these are the U.S. cities that experts expect will have the worst problems with mosquitoes in 2025.

Resist the urge to smash this eight-legged fren.

Even if you don’t usually see them, spiders are in your house. And they’re paying rent, sort of.

Midwest and Northeast cities are the most fed up with beg bugs.

Yelp reveals the top U.S. cities searching for bed bug help. Find out where infestations are raising red flags.

This insect was found for the first time since 1980.

A rare grasshopper once believed to be extinct has been spotted for the first time since 1980—but habitat loss may threaten its future.

This puny creature packs a powerful sting.

Asian needle ants may look small, but their stings are no joke.

Bees are being exposed to microplastics, and that's not good for anyone.

Inhaling and ingesting tiny bits of plastic are giving bees memory issues—and can even kill them.

Use this map from the University of Connecticut to check if 17-year periodical cicadas will appear in your neighborhood soon.

Three outer cases of the “bone collector” caterpillar decorated with insect body parts.

The Hawaiian caterpillar adorns itself in dead bug parts—and its gruesome habits might be key to its survival in spider webs.

They might seem icky, but we can‘t live without them.

Flies aren’t just decomposers—they’re also pollinators and pest predators. Researchers shows it’s time to appreciate these misunderstood insects.

Is Jumping in Leaf Piles Safe?

28 Bizarre Facts About Animals That Will Make You Go “WTF?”

Parasitic Wasp Documented in the U.S. for the First Time—What to Know About the Invasive Species

Could Cockroaches Really Survive a Nuclear War?

Instead of Squishing Stink Bugs, Make This Easy DIY Trap

5 Awesome Facts About the Atlas Moth

7 Disgusting Things Butterflies Eat

Radioactive Wasp Nests Discovered Near Cold War-Era Nuclear Storage Site

13 Fascinating Facts About Bees

Which Invasive Species Are Near You? Find Out With This Interactive Map

Fireflies Are Surging This Summer, in a Rare Win for the Insects

Chrysalis vs. Cocoon vs. Pupa: What’s the Difference?

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using TikTok’s “Bucket of Doom” Mosquito Hack

Hungary’s Oldest Library Races to Rescue Books From Hungry Beetles

7 Creepy Crawlies You Want in Your Garden

25 U.S. Cities That’ll Have the Worst Mosquito Problems This Summer

The Reason You Shouldn’t Kill the Spiders in Your House, According to an Entomologist

Map Shows Which Cities Are Most Worried About Bed Bugs

‘Extinct’ Monte Gordo Grasshopper Spotted on African Island for First Time in 45 Years

What to Know About the Invasive Asian Needle Ants Spreading Across the U.S.

Bad Buzz: Microplastics Are Affecting Bee Cognition

Interactive Cicada Map Shows Where You Can See (and Hear) Brood XIV This Spring

This Newly-Identified Carnivorous Caterpillar Wears the “Bones” of Its Prey

Fly Migration Is Essential to Our Ecosystem, Study Finds