Summer is almost here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means a seasonal menace is on the horizon: mosquitoes. They aren’t ...

Don't give up on DEET or insect repellent. But in the right situation, mosquitoes are smart enough to seek out the smell, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ants, beetles, crickets, ...

Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark ...

A large-scale study highlights a concerning situation for tropical insects. One might imagine that these species, accustomed ...

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You can't stop Michigan's annual mayfly swarm, but here are some tips that may discourage them from hanging around your home.

Gardener says her “no-pesticide” rule attracted so many insects that neighbors are demanding she change her entire setup, as ...

Africa is not short on intimidating insects, and a surprising number of them come with painful stings. While most of these ...

Tom Wassmer points at a malaise trap, which is used to collect samples of flying insects for research. A biology professor at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, Wassmer is among many ...