The terms "bug" and "insect" are commonly used interchangeably in everyday language, yet scientifically, they refer to distinct categories of creatures. Insects belong to the vast class Insecta, ...

Learn how to easily tell the difference between ticks and bed bugs. Where you find the insect, how many legs it has, and its ...

New environments. New challenges. New insects. National Geographic’s A Real Bug’s Life is back for a second season full of tiny insects attempting to survive in vast and complex worlds. Dr. Tim ...

If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with mosquitos or other biting insects. Beyond being seasonal nuisances, bug bites can cause intense itching, local inflammation ...

Move out of the way, stink bugs—there’s a new fall bug in town. Well, not just one bug. A couple of them. The invasion of brown marmorated stink bugs is a clear indication of fall. But recently, a bug ...