Scientists discovered that azuki bean beetles — an agricultural pest — lay larger male eggs when under stress from climate change. According to Kyushu University, researchers published a study in ...

A way to curb nagging insects has been flying under our radar -- an enzyme from fruit fly testes. The compound could control bugs that carry disease and harm crops by stunting their ability to ...

Invasive species can be a major threat to native wildlife, particularly on islands with smaller ecosystems. Kauaʻi, one of the primary islands in Hawai'i, has been dealing with an invasive insect that ...

New research is shining a light on one of genetics' enduring puzzles—how the workings of the so-called "selfish gene" could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations. By understanding the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock A destructive bug has made its way into Louisiana's farming regions, putting both sugarcane crops and pasture ...

Angela Mech, assistant professor of Entomology at University of Maine, has been leading the research for the i-Tree pest predictor. Mech specializes in invasive forest insects. University of Maine ...

Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. A holistic approach known as “Plant Health Care” starts with proper plant selection and care and ends with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Invasive species can be a major threat to native wildlife, particularly on islands with smaller ecosystems. Kauaʻi, one of the ...