Insects

25,000. That’s how many species of beetles entomologists have identified in North America. Needless to say, these insects can be found almost anywhere — some of their habitats more intrusive than others. And while you may never see most of them, here are a few species that call Canada home:

To understand what an American Carpet Beetle looks like, review these images.

The reproductive cycle of a house fly depends on environmental conditions such as temperature – the warmer the temperature, the shorter the cycle.

Most people are familiar with ants through coloration, with black and red at the forefront of many homeowners’ minds.

The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

Depending on their numbers and location, earwigs can be helpful. However, large populations of adult and baby earwigs can be problematic.

The typical diets of wasps largely include other insects and arachnids. Wasps also feed on sweet liquids like nectars.

Mosquitoes and other biting and stinging insects know how to turn a lovely day outdoors into a pestering situation.