Predatory insects can substantially reduce the populations of pests. Growers can employ measures to increase their presence as natural controls, or sometimes to introduce them intentionally as ...

The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that’s killed millions of trees across the United States, was found in several ...

Denver has detected the invasive emerald ash borer, urging residents to identify and act on ash tree infestations.

Carpenter recommends lemongrass as a safe active ingredient in mosquito sprays, and this is a popular choice that fits that ...

Now, scientists have uncovered two new ancient species from the dinosaur era, beautifully preserved in amber. These fungi ...

These discrepancies can also explain how we smell insects. Some people might have odor receptors that allow them to pick up a smell emitted by an insect, while “one person simply may not have a ...

In the Thuringian Forest or the Harz Mountains, dead spruce trees (Picea abies) dot the landscape like skeletons. Many have ...

Unfortunately, no-see-ums are very likely to bite if you’re nearby, which can cause a burning sensation, as well as different reactions in humans, such as small, red welts at the bite site to allergic ...

I am going to stand on my native pollinator soapbox for one more week. Two weeks ago, I wrote about why native populations of ...

A new study finds an Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass. When temperatures heat up, nocturnal Bogong moths fly hundreds of miles ...

A beautifully illustrated new book explains the dire situation of insects, why they are critical to our health and that of ...

Agriculture officials in Marin County are alerting property owners and arborists to be on the lookout for a tiny invasive ...