Detection of insect pests in the agricultural field, which is useful in achieving smart agriculture, has attracted considerable attention. In particular, automatically monitoring the number of crop ...

It’s common to notice a sudden itch or mysterious rash when coming home after a summer outing, but the type of itch, its intensity and appearance tell us a lot about what kind of insect bit us.

Weather Weather When flying ants will appear as people warned 'keep a close eye on them' The winged insects can be a nuisance as they gather in swarms Comments 0 Weather Courtney Eales ...

It has long been known that birds, and even humans, use celestial cues to navigate vast distances. Now, tiny nocturnal Australian insects have been found to use stars as a guiding compass during ...

Started in 2007 by Pollinator Partnership, Pollinator Week is an annual event designed to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and other beneficial ...

Male stick insect hatches from all-female colony at Science World in 'extremely rare' event Experts wonder if a glitch in the cloning process led to the production of a male insect. 'That’s half ...

The VECTOR Library comes at a critically important time, as rising global temperatures are making it easier for disease-spreading vectors to increase their range and breeding seasons. For instance, ...

In honor of Pollinator Week, local beekeepers at Palm Beach Creamed Honey are highlighting the crucial role that pollinators play in our ecosystems and food supply. Started in 2007 by the Pollinator ...

Here are some tips from California Poison Control System on preventing poisonous bites. Many spiders and insects, as well as various critters who also call California home, can turn summer fun into a ...

Last year's report highlighted drought, insect pests, and tree diseases as the primary threats to Oregon's forests. The report is available online for public access.

Researchers believe they now have the answer: stellar navigation. This would make the Bogong moth the first insect to use the stars for long-distance navigation as it makes its extended migratory ...

In a study published in the scientific journal Nature, researchers found the bogong moths use the starry sky as a guide to the caves in the Australian Alps.