The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest control provided by beneficial insects is increasingly recognized as many ...

Centipedes are not insects either. But centipedes are more closely related to insects than worms are. And that is because ...

Introduction -- Insects, spiders, and people -- Scope and arrangement of this guide -- Classification -- What is an insect? -- The body plan of insects and entognaths -- Growth and development of ...

Spiders show up if other insects, open trash, or porch lights are around to attract them. They slip inside through cracks, open windows, or hitchhike on boxes and bags. Keep them out by sealing gaps, ...

Although they're frequently called insects, spiders belong to a closely related class called arachnids. Spiders are helpful to people because they feed on harmful insects. Spiders aren't aggressive or ...

Insects are a vital part of the ecosystem, pollinating plants, decomposing waste, and serving as a food source for other animals. While some insect populations, like monarch butterflies, are ...

Spiders are far from what most people would consider a friendly visitor to their home. Many people dislike spiders. For some, it is the legs and the eyes; for other it's the webs. Whatever the reason, ...

Huge, colorful Joro spiders are making their way up the East Coast and will likely reach the D.C. area, bug experts say. While Joro spiders are harmless to people and pets, their size and presence ...

Spider webs are nature’s perfect traps: sticky and delicate, yet strong enough to catch insects many times larger than the ...

As Jessiah Hahs Brinkley and other insect enthusiasts lead the charge in challenging perceptions, the potential for ...

Jennifer Jandt is affiliated with the Entomological Society of New Zealand, a member of the Bug of the Year Committee, and is Editor-in-Chief of the New Zealand Entomologist. University of Otago ...