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Spiders (allegedly) keep this animal as a glowing prisoner to draw more prey to their webs

December 20, 2025 1:26 pm

Some nocturnal spiders capture glowing fireflies and keep them alive in their webs to lure in more prey.

Discover the deadliest insects in the world

9 of the deadliest insects in the world

December 01, 2025 4:25 pm

These insects may be small, but they punch well above their weight in terms of danger

Doctor diagnoses cause of patient's chronic pain to be a 10-year-old tick bite: 'More antibiotics don't help'

November 28, 2025 4:25 pm

The goal is to determine whether the pain is mechanical, inflammatory, or related to an infection, as each type requires a different treatment approach

There are many more ants than you will ever see crawling around your apartment or yard.

What does an ant smell like?

October 19, 2025 5:33 pm

Ants fight for their territory, and one display in “Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives” tracks the fighting.

Pest control expert shares how to get rid of wasps and bugs hovering over your plants

August 10, 2025 4:04 am

Plant bugs occur throughout the world and are soft-bodied and small, less than 10 mm (0.4 inch) long, and are easily identified by their four-segmented antennae and their beak.

Effective ways to get rid of tiddas or grasshoppers from your home and garden

August 09, 2025 2:30 pm

Grasshoppers usually stay alone or in small numbers, but locusts show up in large groups and can destroy plants really fast.

What attracts pests to your home without you realising it?

5 ways you may be unknowingly welcoming pests into your house

August 01, 2025 11:08 am

These simple mistakes can create the perfect breeding ground for bugs.

Squishing ants one by one is fundamentally ineffective because you're fighting symptoms

Stop squishing ants -- here's what happens when you do

July 08, 2025 12:30 pm

Understanding what happens when you crush these intruders reveals why this common response backfires spectacularly.

These insects are drawn to warmth, darkness and narrow crevices

This common Indian household insect can crawl into your ears while you sleep

July 03, 2025 6:24 pm

These nocturnal creatures are drawn to warmth, darkness and narrow crevices, making the human ear an unintentional but ideal shelter

A coastal peacock spider is one the prettiest insects there are

10 of the most unique colourful insects found in the wild

June 29, 2025 10:33 am

Distinguished by pinks, yellows, and purples straight out of a Starburst wrapper, the rosy maple moth is one of the smallest, with just a two-inch maximum wingspan.