Red, White and Blue Insect I wrote to you about a month ago about a red , white and blue insect. I finally have a couple of pictures. Hopefully these will help you identify these insecects. Still very curious in Birmingham, Alabama. Thank you, Lyn note: Here is Lyn’s original letter, lost in the bowels … Read more
I have been trying to find out information regarding the habits of crickets and hope that you could answer a couple of questions for me. When do crickets lay their eggs? (time of year, time of day)How many do they lay? How long does a cricket live? Do they "Mate" for life? I thank you … Read more
Dear bugman, Please help us identify this fine bug we found, it has piqued our curiousity. It was found dead in the water near our sump pump in our basement. Being bug phobic, I asked my husband to remove the bug. I went on about how big it was. It was not until he removed … Read more
I have a note from some household tips mag that silverfish don’t like clove. “If you are troubled with silverfish try placing whole cloves in the closets and drawers.” dunno, but it’s worth a try I only have a couple in the bathroom and haven’t found where they live. Wow, we love natural tips for … Read more
Thanks! I really enjoyed that … your site was featured in Cool Tricks & Trinkets Email newsletter today … and although I find bugs creepy, I was irrationally drawn to check out your site … is that kind of like slowing down for an accident? Maybe. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I … Read more
I have a neighbour who has a problem with a sound coming from a tree in his backyard ( we live in southern Ontario). It sounds quite a bit like a sqwaking bird but on investigation there does not seem to be a bird present. The sound begins at dusk and continues EVERY 5 seconds!!! … Read more