Insects do a lot more harm than ruining picnics. Some insects spread devastating diseases, while others cause staggering economic losses in agriculture. To control some of these pests, scientists ...

Online users are claiming the European Union has allowed dangerous insect-based foods onto the market, after a product containing UV-treated yellow mealworm was green-lit earlier this month.

Despite the focus on insect protein, frass presents a promising, underdeveloped resource for sustainable agriculture. The black soldier fly larvae can consume vast amounts of organic waste and ...

Inspired by the humble bee, robotics researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed insect-sized aerial bots with a reimagined wing system that can fly for up to 1,000 ...

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention ...

Some bug bites may resolve with home remedies. However, some bug bites require medical treatment, including: bites from poisonous insect bites that cause a serious condition like Lyme disease ...

Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as their ecology and impact on animal, plant and human ...

Some users found their issue wasn't fruit flies but fungus gnats. It's worth confirming the infestation by identifying the insect. Many users also noted that an ACV and dish soap trap caught a lot ...

A mosquito bite may turn into a fluid-filled blister in some cases. If you also notice symptoms of infection or an allergic reaction, you should contact a doctor for advice on treatments. Mosquito ...