As Jowett says, “It does take a certain, very niche person to look at insects.” Rothamsted researcher Dan Blumgart with a light trap, part of a national network run by volunteers . . . © ...

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Viruses are master parasites that have adapted to infect many host species. Some viruses even use multiple hosts to spread ...

These devices tend to lure and trap mosquitoes using a combination of light and suction. The Katchy Indoor Insect Trap ($39.99, Amazon) is an example of this. Once you’ve dealt with your ...

If you notice clusters of stink bugs on the outside of your home or barn in September and October, spray them off the home with a strong jet of water or throw them into a bucket of soapy water.

About three-quarters of all crop types must be pollinated, mostly by insects threatened by climate change and habitat loss.

Finding that thermal IR is an effective host-seeking cue points to potential opportunities to devise more effective mosquito ...

The discovery in a couple's garden of a moth believed extinct for more than 50 years has been described as "phenomenal" and of national importance. The Norfolk Snout moth, first recorded near Norwich ...

Fruit flies, also known as vinegar flies, are tiny insects that buzz around in search ... Take out the trash often. Make ...

Two restaurants in El Paso cited for food safety violations, including cross-contamination and improper cooling.

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