Welcome back to the Lab! They’ve got a lot of legs, but when it comes to millipedes and centipedes, that’s pretty much where the similarities end. They may look alike […]

Welcome back to the Lab! It’s time to get back-to-basics with a dive into insect physiology. Understanding the needs of the various insect and arachnid species at MBHI is crucial […]

Welcome back to the Lab! With the New Year, comes new goals. Personally, I like to set the bar low; my resolution for the last 5 years running has been […]

Welcome back to the Lab! And Merry Christmas! We’re diving into more folklore this week with the legend of the Christmas Spider! This tale has its origins in Eastern Europe, […]

Welcome back to the Lab! Insect-inspired folklore is rampant throughout human history; from the ancient Egyptians, who believed bees were the sacred tears of the sun god, Ra, to the many […]

Welcome back to the Lab! Sleep is nearly universal within animals. Though it may present differently between species, everyone needs a rest now and then. Insects are no exception. Sleep […]

Welcome back to the Lab! In honor of the holiday, we’re taking a look at how to give back to our native pollinators by building better bee houses! As we’ve […]

Welcome back to the Lab! Winter is slowly descending around us, and while I appreciate that the approach has been slow this year, I still find myself somewhat incapacitated by […]

Welcome back to the lab! Mountain pine beetles have a nasty reputation in the Intermountain West. Many are familiar with the term “beetle kill,” and have subsequently seen the damage […]

Welcome back to the lab! And a Happy Halloween to you all! We’re wrapping up this month’s spooky topics with the vampires of the insect world. We’ve already covered mosquitoes and ticks, the most […]