About Project Insect

Project Insect is here to give clear, accurate answers about insects: identification, behavior, anatomy, and pest control. When you look something up, you don't want a lecture. You want a well-organized answer you can trust, and that is what we publish.

What we do

We write plain-English articles about insects: identification, behavior, anatomy, and pest control. Each one starts with a real question, the kind of thing people type into a search box, and answers it in full. We put the practical details first, the ones most articles skip over.

How our articles are made

Every article begins with the questions readers ask. We build the answer around them, and we work to keep every guide clear, accurate, and genuinely useful.

We don't pad our articles to hit a word count. If a question has a short answer, we give you the short answer. If it needs more depth, we explain why.

About the author

Sam Fielding

I've been flipping over rocks to see what's underneath since I was a kid, and I never really grew out of it. Project Insect is where I write up whatever I learn chasing down the bugs in my own backyard, usually because I went looking for a straight answer online and couldn't find one. If it has six legs, odds are I find it way more interesting than I should.

Our editorial standards

• Accuracy first. We check claims against reliable sources and fix anything a reader flags as wrong.
• Responsible advice. For stings, bites, or suspected infestations that affect your health or home, consult a medical professional or licensed pest control operator.
• Kept current. We review and update articles as facts and best practices change.
• Independent. Our content isn't sponsored by any brand, and advertisers don't shape our advice.

Get in touch

Spotted an error, or know something we missed? We'd like to hear about it. Drop us a line and we'll take a look. Reader corrections make every article better.