Mothballs, as their name suggests, are an established solution for keeping clothes moths away, but can they prevent other annoying insects inside, like spiders? Spiders slip indoors for a variety of ...

Tropical tent web spiders may sound scary, but they’re really not, unless you’re a tomato leafminer moth (or maybe another flying insect). The moths have developed resistance to chemical insecticides ...

Groups of spiders could be used as an environmentally-friendly way to protect crops against agricultural pests. That's according to new research, led by the University of Portsmouth, which suggests ...

I love bugs. I find them so cool and interesting, and they serve a lot of great purposes not only for their ecosystems, but for our lives as well. I know what you’re thinking, “But bugs are ugly and ...

From moths with snake-headed wings to tarantulas shimmering in Caribbean forests, the insect and arachnid world is full of extraordinary adaptations. These creatures not only captivate with their ...

The average person will likely tell you that they don’t like centipedes. The arthropod's weird head, scary pincers, and many ...