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Invasive insects like the tiger mosquito and the Asian hornet are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with devastating consequences for human health, agriculture and the environment.As winters ...
Stefan Berg and his Bavarian colleagues are fighting an almost hopeless battle. The head of the Bavarian Institute for Bee ...
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 ...
In a new study, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unravelled the mystery behind how the lac insect produces laccaic acid that is used to make lac pigment.
Some entomologists estimate that in every decade, we lose 10–20% of the insect population on Earth. In addition, the world has lost 5% to 10% of all insect species in the last 150 years. Other studies ...
CLEVELAND — Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know to keep the bites at bay. To find the best bug sprays ...
Health Invasive Asian insects spreading across 20 US states can cause hives, vomiting — and even death By McKenzie Beard Published June 13, 2025, 3:50 p.m. ET ...
Originally from Asia, they were first recorded in Europe in France in 2004 when it is believed a hornet arrived in a shipment ...
Insect farming is arguably much more efficient than cattle production. One hundred pounds (45 kilograms) of feed produces 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) of beef, while the same amount of feed yields 45 ...