With over 1.5 million species of beetles crawling around the globe, it’s no surprise that about 2,500 of them call Arizona home — lucky us. But don’t panic, most are harmless, just out here living ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

The June bug is also called the May beetle or June beetle. There are over 100 species of June bugs, and all of them start their lives as white grubs once they hatch from their eggs. These grubs can ...

Spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to enjoy summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there’s a downside: bugs and more specifically bug bites. Some bugs, like mosquitos, bite to feed.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Three things happen when you plant a garden. You meet your neighbors, ...

As you probably can guess, any insect with a name like blister beetle is not an insect to approach with a casual attitude. Blister beetles use a chemical called cantharidin for defense. Instead of a ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

Arizona has about 2,500 beetle species. Beetles are identified by their hard, sheathlike front wings; six legs; and distinct head, thorax and abdomen. Most beetles are harmless but some, such as ...