The terms "bug" and "insect" are commonly used interchangeably in everyday language, yet scientifically, they refer to distinct categories of creatures. Insects belong to the vast class Insecta, ...

A team of biologists in Montana and Germany has found that, regardless of type, those insects that express a protective stick- or leaf-like appearance all evolved the same basic body parts. In their ...

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. Start by selecting plants suited to the growing conditions. Match your plants to the light, soil and other ...

They can enter our homes in several ways: around moldings, window/door trim, ceiling vents, chimney, eaves or around window-mounted air conditioners. Most nuisance insects are not a threat to human ...