Bug Blast at the Burke Museum at the University of Washington is an incredible event filled with insects, arthropods, experts and people who are excited to learn.

The Bug Chicks were featured on the “But Why Kids” Radio Show, answering questions about bees, wasps and other insects!

Take a look at the shed exoskeleton of a large tarantula! We look at fangs, eyes and inner structures of a Brazilian black and white tarantula.

We found a little house centipede in the office. People are terrified of these animals, but they are harmless! In fact, they are good little pest control operators for your house.

Millipedes have two pairs of legs per fused segment and some really interesting defenses!

Need some DIY bug or insect Halloween costumes that raise the bar a bit? We’ve got you covered.

Isopods (also called roly-polys) are crustaceans! Did you know that there are orange species?

We discover some mites living under the pronoun of a dung beetle specimen!

Looking for a fun and easy bug/insect related craft to do this weekend? These window wings are perfect! And they are long-lasting while still being easy to remove.

Learn about arthropods, like amphipods and barnacles, that can be found on the beach shore.

Did you know not all fireflies make light and glow?

Meet Hildegard Oberhofer, Kristie Reddick’s Grandmother and one fo teh first two female air traffic controllers in the 1940s. She is the reason that pilots have to listen to controllers after a plane crashed into the Empire State Building. She was pioneer for women in STEM careers.

For Women’s History Month, we’re talking about the importance of access to science and literacy.

We needed a way to house our arthropod cages when they were in our office. So we renovated a cabinet and turned it into a bug closet, complete with heating!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an entomologist? We asked a bunch of professional entomologists to describe their work in one word.