Insects in culture Archives

18-Wheeler Carrying 15 Million Bees Crashes In Maine, Releases Unknown Number Of Flying Monsters

I hate insects, especially the ones that fly, so you can imagine my displeasure at learning an 18-wheeler carrying about 15 million honey bees crashed and overturned on I-95 in …

Truck Spills Five Million Bees Onto Road In Canada

by Horatio Thompson

Unlike wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets, honey bees are usually pretty great. If you leave them alone, they’ll leave you alone. Also, they make honey, which is delicious. Oh, and …

The Best Plugin Traps to Get Rid of Ants, Roaches, and Other Pests

by Ron Morgan

Each season comes with its own swarms of pests. I’m plagued by sugar ants all spring. At some point every summer, my rooms are buzzing with houseflies. During particularly crappy …