It may not always be easy to tell what has bitten you. Identifying the bite or sting is important to determine the best treatment. Some bug bites and stings may require immediate medical attention ...

Bug bites are usually harmless and easy to treat, but it helps to know exactly what bit you. Most bites or stings can be treated with anti-itch creams, cold compresses, or OTC pain relievers.

Identifying these insects is crucial for effective treatment and prevention. By understanding the signs of infestation and ...

Have you found a strange bug or a new plant in your garden, or stumbled across an intriguing animal bone or fossil while out on a country walk? Let us help you find out more about it. The Museum's ...

It is also occasionally imported into Britain, mainly on dried fruit and nuts. Like other insects, varied carpet beetles pass through four different stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The females lay ...

They are so small that they are hard to identify with the naked eye; they appear like countless tiny white spots in the soil.