Sharpshooters may be small, but their pee is mighty — yes, you read that right. As you’ll see in this video, these small ...

It got me thinking about the importance of taking a beat to learn whether insects actually pose any harm — and, if so, how much — rather than immediately reaching for a spray can or calling in ...

An insect sting occurs when an insect uses its stinger on you. The insect may be a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket. You may have an allergic reaction to the venom. Stings can happen anywhere on ...

That’s because these may be the world’s laziest insects. I spent a few summers studying the social lives of these tiny insects, trying to understand their unusual habit of sometimes living ...

This pink-and-yellow moth looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale. It’s small yet unforgettable with its fluffy, pastel-toned body. Native to Madagascar, this moth has wings that shimmer ...

The Insect Pest Control Subprogramme carries out Research and Development activities (R&D) at the Insect Pest Control Laboratory located at the FAO/IAEA Agriculture and Biotechnology Laboratories in ...

A native New Zealand insect that once mimicked its toxic neighbor has changed color in deforested areas, in a striking example of human-induced evolution. Researchers from New Zealand's University of ...

Knowing what stung you or bit you can help you distinguish between a temporary annoyance and a potential medical emergency. If you are allergic to certain insect bites or stings, for example, you may ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays.

The white stuff that engulfs these flies is a fungus called Entomophthora muscae—Entomophthora translates to “destroyer of insects.” It’s an obligate pathogen, entirely dependent on its h ...

There's been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of insects that have been ...