Disease-carrying insects are no longer confined to the tropics or to a short summer season. From mosquitoes and ticks to the so-called kissing bug, a growing body of research shows that these vectors ...

A: The short answer is that these small black bugs in the house that aren’t fruit flies could be a number of different types of insects, from gnats to ants to flies. While gnat bugs are technically a ...

I love bugs. I find them so cool and interesting, and they serve a lot of great purposes not only for their ecosystems, but for our lives as well. I know what you’re thinking, “But bugs are ugly and ...

To most people, insects conjure images of unease: pests that buzz, bite or crawl into every aspect of our daily lives. Yet, within the walls of Dr. Frederik Nijhout’s, John Franklin Crowell ...

Food trends never sit still. One moment it’s all about plant-based burgers, the next it’s algae chips or lab-grown steaks. As political, environmental, and economic shifts reshape our world, the way ...

When you want to learn about ecology, biodiversity, climate change or even humanity, you might start by popping open your favorite internet search engine. But thanks to entomology, some of the best ...

Rice is at the centre of meals for millions of families, but at the same time, it is one of the most compromised crops once ...

To keep pests away throughout the winter months, follow this expert-approved checklist. Do a detailed inspection of your ...

Physiologically, ants are simple organisms, but their behavior is surprisingly complex. These tiny insects are driven by work and the wellbeing of the colony as a whole. A Clark University researcher ...

A vacation is supposed to de-stress you; however, nothing can spoil the mood quicker than coming back to a house infested ...