Several viewers have written in to News Channel 3 telling us about an increase in water boatmen bugs in their pools. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District says water boatmen have ...

Q: Every time I go outside to take a swim, I see tons of water bugs in my pool. What are they, and what attracts them to the pool? And how do I get rid of them and keep them from coming back? A: Water ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. If you get a chance this winter, take a peek through the icy window of a pond surface. You may see water boatmen (order Hemiptera: family Corixidae) ...

The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...