From the Goliath Birdeater to the itsy bitsy spider, arachnids are the thing of nightmares for some and great interest for others. Exclamations of “burn it all down” if a spider is found in the house to cheering on the friendly neighborhood Spiderman, these eight-legged characters have been around for 400 million years. Which is […]

When left to their own devices, ants are amazing little creatures. From working together to create elaborate labyrinths to joining together to safely cross small rivulets of water, ants are very industrious. We humans have taken notice of their impressive work rate, too. When looking through human cultures, ants make a very impressive impression. The […]

With the cooler weather coming on, you may start finding some tell-tale signs of a pest problem in your home or apartment. Mouse droppings, shredded paper, or even holes chewed through boxes of food make it apparent some uninvited guests are looking for a place to wait out the cold weather. These invasions aren’t just […]

There are a few insects that truly make our skin crawl. Head lice have been bugging parents for thousands of years. Hundreds of years ago, we domesticated wolves and have been inviting fleas into our homes ever since. But only one bug has been so pervasive, left such an impression, that they are one of […]

While the big animals – think elephants, giraffes, or lions – may grab all of the headlines at a zoo, some of the smallest creatures on earth can be just as interesting. The caterpillar that turns into a butterfly, for example, is a much more compelling specimen than a rhino. That horned beast doesn’t even […]