Fortunately for us, weeds have enemies. Biocontrol harnesses the power of these natural adversaries, limiting the otherwise ...

Have you noticed mosquitos, gnats or other unseasonable insects flying around? The warm weather is keeping them out longer ...

Using natural repellents is another effective biological control strategy. Neem oil is a popular choice due to its ability to disrupt the life cycle of many insects. Neem oil is safe for both plants ...

The students explored their habitats, learned about their life cycles, and created clay insect models. They were even able to ...

Insect vectors are pivotal in the transmission of pathogens, significantly impacting global public health by facilitating ...

Do daily tick checks and wear insect repellent. Not only check your own body for ticks, but check your pets for ticks, too.

UD insect ecology and conservation student Thor Freeman pursues medical entomology career with the U.S. Air Force ...

The white stuff that engulfs these flies is a fungus called Entomophthora muscae — Entomophthora translates to “ destroyer of insects .” It’s an obligate pathogen, entirely dependent on its host, that ...

A new field study of arachnid hunting behavior has shown that spiders forage for prey rich in specific nutrients, and their ...

As Noah Kahan would say, "it's the season of the sticks." The vast majority of plants are shedding their leaves all over the ...

Let's talk about one of the most dazzling — and dangerous — creatures in the animal kingdom: the golden poison dart frog. These tiny amphibians have incredibly toxic skin, and it packs a serious punch ...