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!

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

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

Acorns falling from the oak tree are often eaten by squirrels, or buried to eat over the winter. Many insects and birds make the oak tree their home - making nests in the boughs, or eating its leaves.

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.

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

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

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

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