Garlic does more than repel insects. It can stop mosquitoes and flies from mating by changing how their bodies respond after ...

Every bumble bee colony has a queen, but a new study led by researchers at Penn State suggests the process of determining ...

It may seem odd to think of aphids producing their offspring while already pregnant, but in actuality, it is not an unusual phenomenon among insects. .

Scientists have found that a compound from garlic, diallyl disulfide, completely blocks mating and oviposition in two species ...

While every bumble bee colony has a queen, the process for becoming that queen bee may be a bit more democratic than ...

Linux founder Linus Torvalds said in his most recent state of the kernel post that “the continued flood of AI reports has ...

Scientists at Keele University have created the first detailed map of the genetic "switches" that control reproduction in disease-carrying insects such as Anopheles gambiae, the mosquito species most ...

Last week I wrote about soft versus armored scale insects. Soft scales exude honeydew, are protected by ants and can be ...

As new data shows annual bee losses approaching 60-70% in some regions and swarm season arriving nearly three weeks early.

A healthy bat hangs in a cave, resting up to eat its weight in bugs at dusk. Liz Hamrick/TVA Most Americans tend to think ...

A pest infestation in your home is something no one wants. It can ruin food supplies and fabrics, and some pests even carry ...

Insects do not just show up—they take over patios, gardens, and kitchens when conditions allow it. Many homeowners want a ...