University of Stirling researchers in Scotland have uncovered the surprising strength of one of farming's smallest allies: ...

A warming climate is disrupting the delicate balance of nature. An international team of scientists led by entomologists from ...

Thankfully, TikToker Planted in the Garden (@plantedinthegarden) shows us a great "old school" way to protect your tomato plants that'll make your garden beautiful — with the added perk of not using ...

Scientists have observed a new parasitic behavior between a wasp and a social species of spider, where the spider re-learned ...

The jewel wasp uses one of the most extreme parasitic strategies found in nature. After manipulating a cockroach’s behavior, the wasp lays its eggs inside a living host. The larvae then develop by ...

The arrival of the erythrina gall wasp in Hawaii likely happened through human activity. Scientists believe the tiny insect may have hitchhiked on imported plants or wood products, a common pathway ...

The Tussock moth caterpillar can be found in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, orange, and brown. The photography accompanying this article features this yellow Tussock moth caterpillar on ...

Many insect species hear using tympanal organs, membranes roughly resembling our eardrums but located on their legs. Grasshoppers, mantises, and moths all have them, and for decades, we thought that ...

Tapioca farmers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry are celebrating restored harvests two years after scientists deployed a parasitic wasp to combat an invasive mealybug that threatened to destroy ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many insects, their “ears” aren’t located anywhere near ...

As I mentioned in my previous column, “Popular hibiscus has lots of enemies” in the Sept. 30, Marco Eagle (available at marconews.com), many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high ...