When fleas invade your yard, it’s only a matter of time until they make their way into your house, especially if you have animals. These tiny and tenacious insects have a way of jumping on larger ...

More than 96% of deforestation, or human-caused, permanent removal of forest cover, occurs in the tropics.

There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening ...

Scientists are reporting a global decline in the firefly population. But conservation efforts and some favorable weather may be helping the insects.

Use repellants on exposed skin if you must be outdoors. Oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin and higher concentrations of DEET ...

A world-first study reveals an acoustic interaction between plants and insects. In the study, the team focused on female ...

As the days grow shorter, many animals prepare for the approaching winter by suspending reproduction. Insects, for example, ...

In one sense, it’s odd to associate any firefly with youth, for by the time we see them lighting up our nights, they are ...

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and ...

You're not imagining it. Fireflies are having a good year. The big picture: In general, firefly populations have declined ...

In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and insects were seen as simple creatures that reacted purely on instinct.