The beetle is among the most diverse insects in the world. There are more than 400,000 known species belonging to the insect ...

Very few of us actually like bugs, but it can’t be denied that they’re some of the most interesting creatures on our planet!

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

Some viruses, known as arboviruses, use insects to spread their infections to other hosts, such as humans and animals.

A Mississippi State biologist has discovered a new parasitic wasp species that uniquely targets adult flies, a scientific ...

How can a fungus take over a fly's behavior? An international group of researchers with participation from the University of ...

Dealing with hordes of fruit flies in your home? An entomologist weighs in on how to get rid of them for good.

Creating a buzz in Nature, a Mississippi State biologist’s research has led to the discovery of a new parasitic wasp species ...

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a beautiful addition to any garden and are relatively easy to grow on the North Olympic ...

A quarantine has been issued "to help businesses and homeowners recognize the insect, learn how to control it, and keep it ...

A small team of biologists at Mississippi State University and the University of Wyoming has found a species of parasitoid ...

About 252 million years ago, extreme El Niño ocean warming events were a major driver of the largest mass extinction in our ...