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Climate change could be helping the flesh-eating screwworm fly spread, undoing decades of progress — and the USDA isn’t doing ...
Pros tell how to get rid of gnats fast, especially in kitchens. Remedies include apple cider vinegar to kill fungus gnats, ...
Scentian Bio is using biosensors inspired by insects to help kiwifruit giant Zespri determine the optimal time to harvest its ...
Explore the vital role of insects in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health as we celebrate International Biodiversity ...
KILLER camouflage drones the size of insects could be used by Russia and China to commit untraceable murders, an ex-Google ...
Renowned cicada expert Gene Kritsky says the fungal disease takes a while to manifest and grow inside of cicadas, who typically have a six-week lifespan above ground. Typically, cicadas will see the ...
The New World screwworm has been making headlines lately, and in Texas, which is not stranger to the insect, it’s top of mind for many.
Horse flies are the most diverse group of blood-feeding animals on Earth. But why do horse flies bite people? How do they ...
A majority of the insects you see in your garden don’t harm plants and are, in fact, “beneficials” because they benefit your ...
There are three major types of diseases that affect blue spruce trees: needlecasts, tip blights, and canker diseases. The two ...
By 2050, almost 70% of the world's population will live in cities—20% more than today. As cities expand, the natural world ...
Gnats, fruit flies, and drain flies are a common (and annoying) sight in the kitchen. Here are 11 ways to get rid of them.