Insect Ninjas Humans have to train for decades and build complicated gadgets to achieve the super fighting ability of the legendary ninja. Insects, on the other hand, have it way easier, with species being born with incredible ninja abilities

To assist homeowners in pest-proofing their home this spring, GGA Pest experts recommend the following: Eliminate sources of standing water around the house, including birdbaths and in clogged gutters to help reduce biting mosquito populations.

Many of you, and me included, probably didn't notice let alone know that World Malaria Day

Bug Wars Just like humans all animals get in fights with rival groups, including insects like ants and hornets. Humans aren't the only species on the planet that like to go to war

The practice of eating insects has spread all over Europe and is even making its presence known in the U.S. However, there is one insect you want to avoid ever putting in your mouth. The shore earwig

GGA Pest Management offers insight into what makes cockroaches so difficult to control on your own: Cockroaches can live for up to a week without their heads. They can also hold their breath for 40 minutes and even survive being submerged in water for half an hour. Additionally, some species are able to withstand freezing temperatures.

Serenading Spiders Spiders have special sensory organs in their legs that allow them to detect the presence of a friend or foe. It's how they "hear" their prey coming towards their trap. But, these vibrations aren't only used for detecting what might be their next meal. One species, known as the purring wolf spider

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New Insect Protein Bar Are you looking for a new way to get your daily dose of protein? Well, look no farther than your own backyard because consuming insects for their rich source of protein is becoming all the rage. A new protein bar is on the market made with cricket flour. How great is that? You can get your daily recommended dose of insects and you won't even be able to taste them. How much easier can it get? The new Exo Protein Bar is madewith cricket flour, the brain child of Kevin Bachhuber, owner and founder of Big Cricket Farms. He raises insects solely for the purpose of turning them into tasty treats for you and me. He produces cricket flour that is used in a number of snacks, including cookies, pastries, and protein bars. 80 percent of the world is familiar with the human consumption of insects, including over two billion people that eat them globally. Bachhuber thought it might take a little more to convince U.S. consumers to hop on the bandwagon, but has been pleasantly surprised by the positive response he's gotten. You never know what might be included in the ingredients of your next snack. Have you been following the boom in human consumption of insects? Would you consider eating