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Say bah 'hum-bug' to uninvited tree pests
Holiday greenery may carry harmless insects from nature indoors—learn how tree farms, vacuuming, or removal can keep unwanted pests out.
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Zombie bugs, creepy crawlers aren't just for Halloween
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For Halloween, University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff celebrates the creepy qualities of some insects and fungi.
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Seal your home to keep insects from spending the winter with you
COLUMBIA, Mo. – You aren’t the only one getting cozy for fall. While you are pulling out the flannels, insects are looking for a place to be snug as a bug in a rug for the winter. “Over the next few weeks, it is critical to ensure your home is properly sealed to avoid insect roommates this fall,” says Emily Althoff, University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist.
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Experts see rise in sloth fever among travelers
Travelers to South and Central America face rising risk of sloth fever; protect against bites and monitor symptoms after trips.
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Joro spiders are nothing to worry about – yet
Joro spiders aren’t yet in Missouri and pose little threat, though their range may expand northward in the future.
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Guard against emerging tick-borne disease in Missouri
Learn how to protect yourself and pets from ticks and prevent Heartland disease in Missouri.
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Dr. Bug talks Pokemon and why your Christmas tree may be bugged
Discover why your Christmas tree might host tiny mantises and how Pokémon’s Scyther was inspired by real bugs.
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Dr. Bug is on call when kids ‘bug’ you about bugs
Help kids explore the world of insects with answers to their curious bug questions and fun winter bug facts.