Posts by Steve Foster

For the most part, the insects that we all encounter, whether as pests or outdoors, are not very big. Most of us will only ever encounter large, intimidating insects in science fiction or fantasy....

Insects come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Yet, when we think about an insect, we usually think about something small. But how small do they get exactly? Can you guess how small the smallest...

The sound of chirping crickets can be a refreshing sound on a summer's day, but that doesn't mean you want a swarm of them invading your home. While these insects are happy outside during the warm...

The summer season is all about gathering outdoors to enjoy the warm weather. People are likely already aware of pests such as flies and gnats landing in their food, but it may surprise you to know...

Cockroaches have very few defense mechanisms, but hiding to avoid detection is probably their most used survival instinct. These insects will typically hide and infest areas that are dark, hidden,...

You rarely see slugs when the sun is beating down but, the second it rains, those slugs are just about everywhere you look. It is almost as if they appear by magic. So, how do slugs appear out of...