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Apr 1

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Apr 1

THE BUG MAN: What are Ambrosia Beetles?

Ambrosia beetles are a group of beetles in the bark beetle family, Scolytidae. However, there is some argument by taxonomists that the group

Feb 1

THE BUG MAN: Mosquito Eaters

Every spring I get calls and emails from people about the great mosquito eaters that are showing up at their lights, windows and doors at ni

Dec 1, 2020

THE BUG MAN: What is a Piercing Sucking Insect?

In the last article (you can read it here), I mentioned that true bugs have piercing sucking mouth parts. I thought it would be a good idea

Oct 1, 2020

THE BUG MAN: One Bug, Two Bug, Red Bug, Blue Bug

In the fall, a common call I receive from friends and neighbors concerns masses of bright red bugs on trees, shed walls or front porches. I’

Jun 1, 2020

THE BUG MAN: Born Pregnant - Aphids

Many of the insecticide trials that I performed at the University of California Riverside were against aphids, which are one of the most com

Apr 1, 2020

THE BUG MAN: Jumping Spiders - One of the Good Guys

When I was a teenager, I collected a whole bunch of very small jumping spiders into small, clear, plastic containers and watched them for ho

Jan 1, 2020

THE BUG MAN: Common True Katydid.

While working to fix an irrigation line in my yard I noticed that one of my window screens was slightly damaged. Upon closer inspection, I n

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