Watch This Bee Build Her Bee-jeweled Nest | Deep Look

Pollinator. Mason. Jeweler. A female blue orchard bee is a multitasking master. She fashions exquisite nests out of mud and pollen that resemble pieces of jewelry. And in the process, she helps us grow nuts and fruits.

Why are Bed Bugs Attracted to Humans?

As their name suggests, bed bugs are most commonly found in and around beds. However, have you ever wondered why these pests are drawn to the bedroom and humans in particular?

Is Spider Silk Stronger Than Steel? | MythBusters Jr.

In Spider Silk vs. Steel, Elijah, Cannan, and Allie test the age-old eight-legged myth that spider silk is stronger than steel.

This Dangerous Mosquito Lays Her Armored Eggs – in Your House | Deep Look

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and Zika, makes a meal of us around our homes. And her eggs are hardy. They can dry out, but remain alive for months, waiting for a little water so they can hatch into squiggly larvae.

Ask the Pest Professor About Mice

How do mice fit into such small spaces? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist with the National Pest Management Association, will reveal their secret!

Why Bed Bugs Are So Hard To Kill

Humans have struggled against bed bugs for thousands of years. And despite our best efforts and technological advances, infestations are only getting worse. Bed bugs are developing defenses against our best insecticides, such as thicker hides and toxin-fighting enzymes.

How to Apply Insect Repellent

Watch this video to learn the proper way to apply insect repellent when spending time outdoors.

Why You're A Mosquito Magnet

If you’ve ever felt like a mosquito magnet, while your friends are totally ignored, you might be right. Female mosquitoes —which are the only ones that actually suck blood— favor some people more than others. In his book, THE MOSQUITO, Timothy Winegard explores what factors make you so attractive, including your blood type, what deodorant you might be using, and even if you’re a beer-drinker!

Ask the Pest Professor: Bee or Wasp?

What's the difference between a bee and a wasp? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist with the National Pest Management Association, has the answer!

Mind-Blowing, Magnified Portraits of Insects | Levon Biss

Photographer Levon Biss was looking for a new, extraordinary subject when one afternoon he and his young son popped a ground beetle under a microscope and discovered the wondrous world of insects. Applying his knowledge of photography to subjects just five millimeters long, Biss created a process for shooting insects in unbelievable microscopic detail. He shares the resulting portraits -- each comprised of 8- to 10,000 individual shots -- and a story about how inspiration can come from the most unlikely places.