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I can answer any questions about insects and spiders

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I have taught science for over 50 years. I am presently teaching biology at the college level. I have done extensive graduate work in entomology.

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2009-11-20 Questions for science project on mealworms.:

1.I cannot give you the exact amount of water necessary but they water they get is from the food that they eat. They need very little water as adult beetles. 2. Yes! They are less active in the light

2009-11-19 Belostomatidae:

Hi william; The accepted Genus name for giant water beetles is Lethocerus. Benacus is no longer used. I am not positive that what you have is griseus. I believe it could be a different species perhaps

2009-11-17 identifying an insect bite:

Hi Sharon; Borachuga is a local name so I cannot tell you what the insect was. Thrtr are insects that deposit eggs under the skin. I have expertise in entomology but I am not qualified to diagnose

2009-11-17 Large spider:

You will have trouble finding a photo of this centipede because it is immature. Bleach is not needed. Just use a good household cleaner. If you see more worms let me know and you will have to locate

2009-11-17 Worm Found in Bathroom:

Thanks for the second photo. This is a centipede and a young one. My earlier comments are the same. Make sure things are dry. Tell your children that there many more things to watch out for then these

 

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