Antarctica’s only native insect could provide inspiration for how humans could travel into deep space. The tiny midge called ...

The center of a tree or shrub stem (from roots to trunk, branches, and twigs) is woody, composed of xylem cells that conduct water from the roots to the upper parts of the tree. That woody section is ...

"We apply pesticides without fully understanding their effects on beneficial insect pollinators," study lead author Alicja ...

Parasitoid wasps, belonging to the family Hymenoptera, deprive their insect and spider hosts of nutrition. These wasps represent approximately 20% of the 1 million insect species on Earth, making them ...

The caladiums are nearing their end, so it's time to gather the bulbs. Across the front of my house, I have azaleas and ...

These sturdy insects reproduce quickly and are very challenging to eliminate, since they're attracted to common food items like bread and produce. With fruit flies, an ounce of prevention is worth ...

The USDA bans Mexican cattle imports after screwworm discovery, prompting Texas officials to warn about the parasite's threat to animals.

The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what effects you might encounter. Then you'll have a better sense of the over-the-counter (OTC) products that can ...

Bones are the most transplanted tissue after blood. Unlike other transplanted tissue, bone is a non-living graft, meaning there is little to no risk of rejection when used. Australian National ...

Miocene sediments in parts of New Zealand have always hinted at a lively past. Now, new finds in the Hindon Maar Complex suggest that ancient insects may have been more varied than once imagined.

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...

Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests.