Chirp, chirp! We’ve got crickets on the brain for today’s trivia post. Find out how cricket savvy you are by reading below. Crickets have the capabilities to identify temperature. True or False? True. Want to know the temperature yet don’t have access to technology? In a pinch, you could listen to nearby crickets to assess … Continued
Today we’re learning a fascinating truth and debunking a surprising myth about ants. Read below to find out more about ants! Ants can lift up to 50 times their own body weight. True or False? True. We know what you’re thinking — there is no way! But yes, this is absolutely true. Strangely enough, the … Continued
From an early age, we’re exposed to many myths and hard-to-believe truths about insects. How spider savvy are you? Read below and find out! We swallow eight spiders in our sleep each year. True or False? False. This long-standing myth has been around for years. However, no need to sleep in fear. While not impossible, … Continued
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. Valentine’s Day has come and gone. Although love is still in the air, a much-needed breakup is on the horizon. I’m talking about breaking up with bad “pest” habits. Follow these tips to kick a sour relationship with everyday pests to the curb. Kiss … Continued