The fly lays eggs in damp soil or clothing (1–3). When human skin comes into contact with the eggs, the larvae hatch and burrow under the skin. They develop for 8–12 days before leaving the host and ...

Root Awakening: Jujube may be infested with fruit fly larvae Building or buying a fruit fly trap will also deter the pests. PHOTO: CHEW ENG GOH ...

The ancient Romans and Greeks dined on insects. Pliny, the first-century Roman scholar and author of Historia Naturalis, wrote that Roman aristocrats loved to eat beetle larvae reared on flour and ...

The provincial government has contracted a landscaping company to begin spray treatments in the St. John’s region targeting the larvae of the invasive Japanese beetle. The insect can have serious ...

From larvae to livelihoods, his journey captures a growing awakening: Africa’s research no longer be-longs in dusty shelves, but the people. “It’s not about the larvae,” Nkhoma smiles. “It’s about ...

Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are integral components of the insect olfactory system, assisting in the recognition of volatile chemical signals; their host recognition function makes them potential ...

Millions of oyster larvae placed in Gulf as part of new method to seed oyster beds “We are making history.” The API failed to deliver the resource.

Study identifies molecule in stingless bee propolis that can kill dengue mosquito larvae by André Julião, FAPESP edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

Early‑life environmental conditions can shape the adult traits of insects like dragonflies long before they take flight. A sweeping analysis of 87 European dragonfly species now shows that the ...

Life Cryopreserved sea star larvae could enable vital species to recover Sea star larvae have been stored at -200°C and thawed for the first time, a step towards restoring populations that have ...

This comprehensive study presents important findings that delineate how specific dopaminergic neurons (DANs) instruct aversive learning in Drosophila larvae exposed to high salt through an integration ...

Countless diseases and life-threatening pests have been eradicated worldwide. When what was once eradicated makes a comeback, though, there is cause for concern both for social and economic ...