Mosquitoes are a natural part of summer. Luckily, in Colorado, we have fewer mosquitoes than many areas of the country. One of the luxuries of living in Durango is the ability to sit outside in the ...

My grandson Sam pointed at the huge insect. “That’s the biggest mosquito I have ever seen.” I knew it was a crane fly, not a mosquito, but I, too, had something to learn about these fascinating ...

The windows in my kitchen stay open throughout most of the summer. Various insects come and go, with dark fishing spiders – the largest spiders in the Northwoods – following close behind. (Don't be ...