Q: A friend recommended making a peppermint oil spray for bugs. While I’m trying to stay away from the dangers associated with chemical pesticides, I’m questioning whether an essential oil will really ...

(via Deep Look) The peppermint stick insect packs a peppermint-scented blast powerful enough to fend off hungry predators in Australia’s ancient Daintree rainforest. Check out how this clumsy ...

Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests. This ...