bugs

That satisfying ZAP! from your backyard bug zapper feels like sweet revenge against Montana mosquitoes. Unfortunately, it may be killing plenty of bugs you actually want around.

In Montana, most spiders are just hanging around, but there's one that could make you think twice before reaching for that gardening glove.

Wondering about that strange bundle in your garden? It’s a praying mantis egg sac! These beneficial insects help control pests. Learn why you should leave them be and their growing presence in Montana gardens.

Boxelder bugs may look creepy (and they're certainly annoying), but they’re harmless houseguests. Here’s why they invade your home and how to keep them out with a non-toxic remedy.

Have you seen purple porch lights in Montana? Here's the meaning behind them.

Most days you can call me Lara Croft, Spider Hunter.

Have you ever heard of snow fleas?

I've never gone a summer without some sort of flying insect annoying me in my house. This time, I'm prepared.

The insects are reportedly being spotted in Montana. Common in Central America and the US South, they've been slowly moving north and can harbor a dangerous disease.

Ah, my Montana friends. Do I have a story for you, and you're NOT going to like it. It has everything to do with people moving to Montana from California, Texas, and Florida. But it's not the people who are the problem - it's what they're bringing with them to Montana.

The shrill mating call of the cicada is impossible to miss along the Yellowstone River. The loudest bug in the world is harmless to humans and pets; only the male creates the ear-piercing sound.

They took a little longer to get here this year, but now they're out in full force. Here are some ways to curb the mosquito problems at your house.