Posts by Steve Foster

The discussion over whether insects are sentient beings has evolved with cutting edge research and observations in the past few decades. The discussion is no longer merely philosophical. Scientists...

There are two distinct reasons that bugs seem to always be upside-down when they die: either they can’t get back upright and that’s the actual cause of death, or they find themselves dying the...

Getting rid of ants in your home is simple with these 11 tips. You can choose store-bought pest repellents or make your own. But don't pay for professional extermination yet. That's because the power...

Bugs, whether they be insects, arachnids, or crustaceans, can all have uncomfortably numerous legs. The 7 bugs with the most legs around are spiders, caterpillars, garden centipedes, woodlouse, house...

Chances are, you've probably been stung by a bee or a wasp at some point in your life. Stings from your garden variety bee or wasp are definitely somewhat painful, but aren't debilitating in the...

Insects use antennae to sense both smell and touch and sometimes more. Antennae, sometimes known as simply ‘feelers’, are an important part of the biology of most insects. This pair of long...