Aphids attract beneficial bugs and pollinators.

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

Whenever I asked students to tell me how insects were ecologically important, two of the most common responses were “as plant pollinators” and “some insects were vectors/carriers of diseases.” It ...

AMES, Iowa – Sometimes an entomologist has to fight fire with fire. Or bugs with bugs, as the case may be. Iowa State University entomologists are studying the possibility of combating soybean aphids, ...

Fruit flies are generally highly susceptible to parasitic wasps, but some have stolen a gene from bacteria that makes them resistant. This adult fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has two cysts (made dark ...

Q: Why is it important to only use pesticides when absolutely necessary? If I see aphids on numerous plants in my garden, why ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A team of researchers at Mississippi State University has identified a ...

Researchers discovered two new parasitic wasp species living in the U.S., tracing their origins back to Europe and uncovering clues about how they spread. Their arrival raises fresh questions about ...