insects

It's not that our two states don't agree that there are insects that should be hated, it's just that we disagree on which creep-crawly should draw the most disdain.

Whenever you get a huge group of 17-year olds together, you just know it's going to be loud. Really loud. It doesn't matter whether they happen to be humans or cicadas.

In the interests of full disclosure, I must tell you that we have an artificial (or phony, as my two brats...I mean wonderful kids) Christmas tree at our house. And, it's things like this that make me glad we do.

These zombie cicadas abdomens are missing. That space is replaced with drug-producing fungal spores. 2020 just got a whole more ridiculous.

Look out, as the weather cools, you may have some scary, hairy unwanted house guests. Get ready to the invasion of 8-Eyed Wolf Spiders, and yes, they have fangs!

Now that fall is here, we are faced with a lawn littered with a crunchy gold, red and orange carpet of leaves. Before you reach for the rake or leaf blower, listen up! Scientists say, "Don't rake your leaves!"

I hate bugs. I especially hate bugs that buzz while flying. If something buzzes by my ear while I'm outdoors, I run first, and look to see what it was later from a safer distance. I think we can all agree that nothing ruins a backyard picnic or potluck faster than flies all up in your food, so I think this information will be beneficial as we head into Memorial Day weekend.