bugs

Since the 1980s, bug populations have declined by forty-five percent. That’s why Cindy Roach and her staff at the Grand Traverse Butterfly House and Bug Zoo, located outside Traverse City, believe it is more important than ever to face your fear of bugs. The way they see it, if you’re afraid of something, you’re not going to conserve it.

You may be wondering why you haven’t seen swarms of mayflies yet. Cold water temperatures have delayed their arrival — but don’t worry, they’re on their way.

A mild winter means Michigan ticks got busy.

Today on Stateside, tick talk, a lab in Detroit experimenting with biomaterial alternatives, and a preview of the next selection for Michigan Public's book club.

Starting now and for the next few weeks, experts says stink bugs will start to make their way into homes across Michigan.Specifically, the boxelder bug,…