State and federal officials are gearing up to stop the advance of a parasitic fly that is less than 70 miles from the United ...

In a story that is surreal on so many levels, the Air Force is funding research involving fruit flies and virtual reality tunnels, with an eye toward building “future insect-sized vehicles for the ...

Tiny flying bugs in your kitchen aren't always fruit flies. These overlooked pests are often mistaken for them -- and need ...

The first sensory map of the fly equivalent of a tongue suggests that insects have discriminating taste -- perhaps trumping that of mammals in the ability to differentiate among bitter flavors. The ...

ROME — The latest weapon in the U.N.’s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people ...

When using chemicals to control pests, it is important to use both insecticides and repellents, but the development of repellents that keep pests away has been delayed due to a lack of knowledge about ...

I cook on a daily basis, usually all three meals a day. I might be making something as simple as a fried egg topped with chili crisp or as elaborate as braised chicken breasts. But no matter what it ...

"I was skeptical about this bug trap, but wow… it’s like a 24/7 gnat magnet. Within a day, I had a whole collection of gnats and a couple of tiny moths stuck to the trap. No zapping, no gross smells, ...

Few insects will mess with a nest of hornets. That is, few except the notorious robber — aka assassin — fly. Although only 1-inch long, these aggressive insects will take on prey as large or larger ...