Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...

What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.

Are your trees dripping a sticky goo? The reason is that trees are often infested with aphids, scale or other insects that ...

The summer brings water slides, family gatherings, and barbecues. But it can also bring those pesky bugs we hate to see ...

A swarm of destructive wasp-like insects is spreading fast, and it could mean bad news for pine trees, holiday traditions, and your backyard.

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Using unconventional methods, the researchers showed just how good birds are at distinguishing wasp mimics from the real ...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick ...

An unusually large, black insect is increasingly being spotted in German gardens, initially resembling a hornet at first ...

What can a tiny wasp with a rather gruesome parasitic life cycle teach us about evolution, behavior and human developmental ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...