There are about 260 species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae that can be commonly found in North America, just over a dozen of which are frequently reported inside of homes each year. Many of the members of this family have scent glands which emit a noxious odor as a defensive agent against predators. [...]
When I was very young, I remember going to old farms that belonged to the family. I loved playing with all the animals and the interesting bugs. I recall running into a large garden, sending a white storm of insects into the air. I laughed and made sure everyone saw what I had accomplished. My [...]
It’s just a damn shame that rodents have such a tendency to do so much damage and to piss people off so completely. They’re just so darn cute. Voles are no exception. Just imagine those cute little eyes and those cute little legs and that cute little tail. Now imagine all that cuteness hanging limply [...]
Yes. Caterpillars are amazing. Yes. Some of them are quite stunning. Yes. They turn into beautiful butterflies and moths. And yes. They can be a huge pain in the ass. They can be a huge pain in the ass to get rid of too. Knowing the kind of destruction they can cause makes me understand [...]
Getting rid of body odor can be a real problem for people. It can bring on depression, anxiety, and fear of social situations. Very often times, it’s not even the fault of the person suffering from bad body odor. Sometimes it is the result of a medical condition. In cases like this, a trip to [...]
I remember learning about dust mites when I was in the fourth grade. I was fascinated and disgusted at the same time. I remember walking around the house gazing intently at things trying to catch a glimpse of a dust mite. Yeah, I knew they were microscopic. I guess I just hoped that my eyes [...]
The biological role of termites is pretty damn important. They break down an unbelievable amount of dead wood and organic matter. Because of this, they return all sorts of nutrients back to the soil and clear the ground for new plants to grow. Turns out, you don’t really give a shit. All you care about [...]
The very first time I can remember wanting to kill raccoons, I was out camping with a crew of friends from high school. It was about 2:00 a.m. and we were all sprawled out around the camp fire in our sleeping bags when we heard a rustling. When we looked up there was a frickin’ [...]
As a kid I used to catch flies, tear off their wings and throw their wingless bodies into the webs of spiders so I could watch them get wrapped up and eaten. Looking back at things like that makes me realize that deep, deep down, I truly am a bad person. Oh well. I’m over [...]
I went to college for biology, so I don’t really like to use the word bug to describe something. It is just too vague a word for it to really mean much. But it is commonly used, so I shall do my best to define for you what a bug exactly is. Bugs are arthropods. [...]
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