Forget fangs full of venom — the backsides of serpents pack secretions volatile enough to kill insect invaders.

Ants may be tiny – but by working together they build complex societies and solve many problems. They might even teach humans ...

Virginia Tech scientists have discovered that common ants could help detect spotted lanternflies — invasive insects that have ...

A simple water bath also encourages ants to relocate. Submerge the entire pot in water for an hour or so, then let it drain thoroughly. Avoid watering again until the soil dries out. “The ants aren't ...

While plants often have mutually beneficial relationships with insects, a tuber in Fiji grows separate compartments for ...

Due to chemicals, light pollution and other factors, fireflies are dwindling in numbers compared to a few decades ago.

Lecanium scale attach themselves to the leaves and twigs of trees and feed on plant nutrients, causing significant damage.

W hile both fire ants and red ants are red in color, they are not interchangeable. One major difference between them is the ...

Although ants are part of the natural ecosystem, having them invade your home is not ideal, but there's an aromatic essential ...

The invasive Asian needle ant could show up in Missouri this summer, threatening hardwood forests, upsetting the cycle of ...

The pink and dwarf sundews, found in Big Thicket, have captivated naturalists for centuries—and insects cannot resist their ...

The flight from San Jose takes just under two hours, our twin-engine plane gliding low over jungled hills, white beaches and ...