Bugs

mantis bug cbp main

Customs officers intercept mantis, eggs concealed in computer mouse

Spotted lanternfly sightings up 500% in Pennsylvania, 1000% in parts of New Jersey

spotted lanternfly increase 2020

Researchers publish first-ever spotted lanternfly genome, built from a Berks County insect

Spotted lanternfly dna genome

Penn State urges football fans to keep spotted lanternfly out of Happy Valley

USDA scientists import wasps from China to battle the spotted lanternfly invasion

Spotted lanternflies wasps china

Is this prominent South Philly fixture the worst hotel in the city?

Penrose Hotel

Some Americans are getting high on meth-like wasp spray

wasp spray meth

Philadelphia ranks No. 1 on list of cities most infested by bed bugs

Philadelphia bed bugs

Alternative Medicine

The best essential oils for an all-natural anti-itch mosquito bite treatment

essential oil mosquito bite treatment

Spotted lanternfly sighting confirmed in Burlington County for the first time

spotted lanternfly fungi

Skrillex's dubstep music might help prevent mosquito bites, researchers find

Eight Delaware zip codes bordering Pa., N.J. quarantined for lanternfly threat

spotted lanternfly fungi

Pennsylvania will have 150 researchers trying to eradicate the spotted lanternfly in 2019

spotted Lanternfly French Creek

Look out, Philly could be facing a spotted lanternfly invasion

spotted lanternfly fungi

Family-Friendly

Check out live insects at Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences

How to get rid of gnats in your home

Flies

Should I kill spiders in my home? An entomologist explains why not to

06032018_spider_CC

PHOTOS: Check out this exhibit with 20 giant bugs

Carroll - Extreme Bugs Exhibit Academy of Natural Sciences

'Exotic' tick species discovered in New Jersey

New Jersey Tick

'Welcome our new insect overlords': Flying ants spotted in swarms across Philadelphia

'Nightmarish number of huge spiders' are scaring SEPTA commuters at one train station

Spider

Philadelphia ranked one of the most termite-infested cities in the nation

Gross: Philadelphia ranked one of the nation's most bed bug infested cities

Bed bugs

Cockroaches infest Villanova University residence halls

092116_Cockroach

Customs: 'Destructive' beetle larvae found in Philadelphia rice shipment

091916_Larvaekhapra

Infrequently Asked Questions: How do fireflies light up?

Academy of Natural Sciences celebrate Bug Fest this weekend

Bug Fest

Academy of Natural Sciences to host Bug Fest

Tarantula

Spend a day at the Wissahickon Environmental Center identifying insects

Consumer Reports Ratings: Best mosquito repellants to protect against Zika virus

Beetle species that kills forests intercepted at Philly port

Beetle Philly port

View live tarantulas at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Tarantula

Roxborough science teacher: Insects could be next big food group

Philly ranks second in nation for most bed bugs

Bed bugs

Academy of Natural Sciences hosts five All-Star Days

Academy of Natural Sciences

Just In

Must Read

What they're saying: Can Pederson survive the season? What's the trade market for Wentz? Will Lurie blow up Eagles?

Eagles_Cowboys_Carson_Wentz_Doug_Pederson_Week8_Kate_Frese_11022054.jpg

11,000 Pa. residents must pay back unemployment benefits

Unemployment_Pennsylvania_Extension.original.jpg

Pennsylvania hospitals may postpone elective surgeries to meet surging COVID-19 admissions

PA hospitals COVID-19

Philly's Crumb and Cow offering cheeseboards for all your holiday needs

Crumb & Cow holiday cheeseboard

Family-Friendly

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is now open at the Delaware River waterfront

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Featured Homes

Limited - Allan Domb - The Philadelphia 2401 pennsylvania ave

FOR SALE! The Philadelphian: Rarely available 2 bedroom (combination of a studio and 1 bedroom) penthouse showcasing Art Museum and city skyline views, 57’ balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, and wood floors. 1,918 sf. $699,000.

Allan Domb - 219 s 18th st 1402

FOR SALE! Parc Rittenhouse: Bright 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom on a high floor with oversized windows offering Billy Penn views atop City Hall and an open kitchen. 509 sf. $289,900.

Listed by