Bug Off! Send Irritating Insects Packing With This Gear
Bug bites are no fun. They can itch or hurt, and some can make you sick. Here's how to prevent them.
Insects
Don’t Bug Me! How to Be Prepared for Biting and Stinging Insects
Are you ready to deal with biting and stinging "bugs" you might encounter outside?
How to Use a Can to Make a Bee Hotel for Solitary Bees
Help provide nesting sites for solitary bees by building this bee hotel.
Cicadas: Making Summer Magical
The cicada's rhythmic, ear-splitting sound is a sure sign of summer.
How Do You Prevent and Treat Chigger Bites?
Q: What are red bugs or chiggers and how do you treat their bites?
What Can I Do To Avoid Bugs When Camping?
Q: I don’t like camping when there are a lot of bugs. What can I do?
5 Tips to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes are annoying, and they can be dangerous, too. Here's how to keep them away.
Watch Out, Bug! These Plants Are Hungry
We don’t usually think of plants as predators, but some plants do eat insects and other small creatures. Since they can’t chase prey, these carnivorous (meat-eating)
Watch Out for These 5 Stinging Caterpillars
Some tiny caterpillars can sting. Learn how to identify them and what to do if you get stung.
Stuff We Like: Bug Bite Thing
The Bug Bite Thing is designed to suck out venom from under your skin to prevent itching.
Dragonflies Are Incredibly Agile Fliers and Amazing Hunters
Keen eyesight, powerful wings and strong spiny legs help dragonflies grab and hold onto prey which they almost always capture in flight.
How to Prevent and Treat Tick Bites
Ticks are tiny, but they can case a lot of trouble. Here's how to be tick aware.
Choosing the Most Effective Bug Spray to Stop Mosquitoes
Mosquitos and other bugs can drive you crazy in the wilderness. Here's how to keep them away.
How to Avoid Ticks on Hikes
Q: I keep getting attacked by ticks on hikes! What can I do?
Insect Identification Quiz
Can you identify these dangerous biters and stingers?
How to Identify and Deal with Dangerous Bugs
Here's how to recognize biters and stingers. And how to treat their bites and stings.
How can I keep ticks away?
Every time I go hiking, I always get attacked by ticks! What can I do?
Effective bug sprays
Q. My Scout Troop took a four-day backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The mosquitoes were the biggest problem on the trip. I used several different bug sprays, and only one of them worked. But the one that worked only worked for about 15 minutes. What type of bug spray (preferably natural) could I use that would keep the mosquitoes away for at least an hour? Also, I’ve heard that there is clothing that keeps bugs away. How effective is this clothing?
What are no-see-ums?
Biting midges can be a nuisance to campers, fishermen, hunters, hikers, gardeners, and others who spend time outdoors. Here's how to treat their bites.