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 ...

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 ...

This week Backyard Farmer, will scout for problems at the garden & show you the difference beetles. On this week’s Backyard Farmer, we’ll scout for problems at the garden and show you the difference ...

As temperatures drop across the country, homeowners are reporting more sightings with a familiar and often unwelcome visitor the Asian lady beetle. Pest specialists warn that now is the time to learn ...

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, ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Every beetle counts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Scientists and volunteers last month started the fourth season of the park's all-taxa biodiversity inventory ...

None of us want bugs invading our homes—especially the kind that chew through our favorite fabrics. If you’re a seasoned homeowner, chances are you’ve already battled pests like spiders or fruit flies ...

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Scientists are naming a rare species of beetle in honor of former California Gov. Jerry Brown after finding one at his ranch. Bembidion brownorum was last seen in 1966, but it ...

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 ...