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 ...

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, ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

Jumping spider looking at the camera on brown fabric - Frankramspott/Getty Images Spiders are far from what most people would consider a friendly visitor to their home. Many people dislike spiders.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking around your home, you’ve surely seen a spiderweb or two in places like the ceiling, the attic, or in the basement. Many different kinds of spiders live in homes and buildings, the majority of ...

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

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, ...