Certainly everyone living within the United States has taken note of the extremely cold climate this winter. The past few winters were relatively mild, which resulted in a spring season that was highly populated with many different insect pests. We have been told...
Nobody likes insects, and some insects are dangerous and occasionally deadly. Since insects, such as mosquitoes, can cause illness and fatalities, public health officials in some countries have been known to take a hard line against insects that spread disease. The...
There are plenty of venomous animals dwelling within the United States. Snakes and arachnids can transmit venom to people’s circulatory systems if they feel threatened. But which other creatures in America are venomous? Surprisingly many caterpillars are...
You have likely never heard of phorid flies, also known as coffin flies, because their overtly violent attack methods have only just recently been discovered. If it were not for these unconventional hunting tactics, phorid flies would be like any other type of boring...
Human beings are no strangers to alcohol, but you may be surprised to learn that other organisms consume alcohol as well. It would probably not surprise you to learn that some mammals seem to enjoy the intoxicating effects of alcohol. But what about insects? Insects...
