Nikon’s Small World Contest Showcases Microscopic Images of Insects
The rice weevil is a pest that lays eggs inside rice grains, with larvae consuming the grain as they develop. ...
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US to build a $750M fly factory in Texas to stop a flesh-eating cattle parasite
The U.S. plans to invest $750 million in a fly breeding factory in southern Texas to combat the New World ...
She used to fear insects – now she keeps buildings pest-free, one rat and cockroach at a time
Summary Norhayati Samsudin, previously terrified of cockroaches and insects, transformed her fears into a career as a pest control officer. ...
An Alaska Mother’s Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm
Mother’s Day at Musk Ox FarmOn Mother's Day, the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska, offers free admission and a ...
Two teens and 5,000 ants: how a smuggling bust shed new light on a booming trade | Insects
In April, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers discovered over 5,000 smuggled ants in a guesthouse, intended for exotic pet markets ...
Cicada maps show where the noisy insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
Cicadas, specifically Brood XIV, are set to emerge in spring 2025 across the eastern United States, with billions expected in ...
St Johns Rd bus stop death: Victim was entomology student, may have been searching for insects
Auckland Bus Stop AttackA 33-year-old foreign PhD student studying entomology was fatally attacked at a bus stop in Auckland, possibly ...
Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya
SummaryIn Kenya, four men have pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle hundreds of giant African harvester ants, valued at up ...
Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants
Dozens of black weevils are being used to combat the invasive aquatic plant Salvinia minima in South Africa's Crocodile River ...
Urgent recall for popular breakfast cereal which may be ‘infested with insects’
A popular breakfast cereal, Chocolate Crunch Granola, has been recalled by Rude Health Foods due to fears of insect infestation. ...
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