Pet Insects

Young praying mantises (called "nymphs") require different care than adults mantises. Once mantis nymphs hatch from their eggs, they resemble smaller versions of the adults. Scientists call this...

It seems today that the words 'cricket' and grasshopper' have been used interchangeably. The truth is, though they look similar, these two creatures are actually very different. In this article...

Ladybugs, also known as lady beetles, are the colorful and cute little insects especially loved by children. There are about 5,000 different species of lady bugs, which have an average lifespan of...

Insects are a fascinating creatures and for those who wish to start a collection must learn to pin the bug correctly. Pinning can be difficult because all the bugs must be level and one must know...

Whether catching bugs in the air or on the ground, it can be difficult to catch them by hand. Most children know this, as they have smashed many bugs. Why not make catching bugs easy? In this...

Praying mantises are often referred to as "mantids." There are more than 2,000 known species of mantids with probably more species yet to be discovered. A few of them make gentle,...

There are many species of flies. Despite this fact flies generally find mates the same way. Fruit flies for instance use their olfactory (nose) to detect scents with 61 odor receptors in their...

Whenever the weather warms up you can be certain that insects will arrive shortly. No matter if you are dealing with flies, mosquitoes, locusts or fire ants, insects are a problem. Not only are...

Mosquitoes are hungry insects. In the warm, moist summer months they are a near constant presence at outdoor activities. Their bites not only spread disease but usually leave large marks that take...

When people decide to keep a praying mantis as a pet, they typically choose to house the mantis in a cage with a lid that locks securely so their pet does not get away. However, if you provide the...

Ladybugs, also known as either ladybeetles or lady birds, are small non-poisonous insects. Their main diet consists of the plant damaging aphid insect. Ladybugs are a relatively cheap insect to...

If you are breeding insects and have the desire to sell some of them, then the market for your product is wide open. Whether you wish to sell bait insects, pest-control insects or pet insects,...