Bugs

Mayflies are considered by some to be a pest. Near Lake Erie, swarms can grow large enough to be a hazard on roadways. We explore what the recovery of the Mayfly can tell us about the health of Lake Erie and much more with Entomologist and educator Mark Berman.

People in the eastern United States are getting a treat this spring - if you consider more cicadas than usual a treat. Five different cicada broods have...

Different animals have different strategies for surviving winter.Some birds migrate south. Others hibernate to save energy when food is scarce.But what…

Last year, entomologist Mark Berman predicted an insect apocalypse. This year, he has stepped back from the brink, noting more bugs on his windshield and…

Cicadas are making a comeback this spring. The periodical cicada Brood VIII is expected to arrive in Eastern Ohio this May after not being seen in the…

Bug hunters and citizen scientists alike can now download a smartphone app to register cicada sightings. Cicada Safari from Mount Saint Joseph...

Cicadas are making a comeback this spring. The periodical cicada Brood VIII is expected to arrive in Eastern Ohio this May after not being seen in the…

In the wintertime, there are fewer insects out and about, invading your pantry or biting your ankles. Why? In the winter they do something similar to…

Stepping outside on an Ohio summer day means running into bugs at every turn. Some are beautiful such as lightning bugs or butterflies while others can be…

Stepping outside on an Ohio summer day means running into bugs at every turn. Some are beautiful such as lightning bugs or butterflies while others can be…