Q: Every time I go outside to take a swim, I see tons of water bugs in my pool. What are they, and what attracts them to the pool? And how do I get rid of them and keep them from coming back? A: Water ...

When most people refer to a “water bug,” they're actually employing a delicate colloquialism for an insect whose mere name induces squirms: the cockroach. A common question is, “Are water bugs roaches ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.

It's not uncommon to see a water bug crawling in the bathroom and, once the initial startle reflex has calmed down, assume that it came up from the drain of your bathtub or sink. Their love of ...

Once spotted, you'll want a speedy way to get rid of water bugs, even if it’s just a solo specimen you’ve spotted scurrying away. Knowing how to get rid of water bugs is important not only because ...

Giant water bugs are fascinating creatures that dominate their freshwater habitats with their sheer size and unique adaptations. These aquatic insects, often called "toe-biters," are among the largest ...

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Giant water bugs are big and horrifyingly nicknamed toe-biters for the painful way they attack human feet that trample in their lakes and ponds. But it turns out they make really great parents. Or at ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrew Dickerson, University of Tennessee (THE CONVERSATION) Microplastics are tiny ...

Children use a kick net to catch aquatic bugs in Spring Creek during last year’s Aquatic Bug Day. This year’s event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 21, at LaPrele Park in Laramie. (Mason ...