Forget the bats, spiders, and black cats. If you want to learn about some truly spooky creatures this Halloween, keep reading!

Many people are familiar with insect predators, like lady beetles/ladybugs, that eat other insects. But not many know about another type of good bug or “natural enemy”—parasitoids. These creepy insects can help reduce pest populations by parasitizing them.

What is a parasitoid?

Parasites such as fleas and ticks live and feed on their host without killing it. Parasitoids are like parasites but DO eventually kill their host....