The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

"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.

Learn how surface tension enables water striders to skate, and how nature’s tiny engineering marvels inspire robotics.

Summertime in South Carolina often brings long sunny days, vacation time, barbecues and, of course, insects of all kinds. No matter what you call them — palmetto bug, cockroach, water bug, or just ...