Feller is also a contributor to the Insect Repellents Handbook. He spoke with us on behalf of Thermacell, one of his clients. Additionally, we spoke with Sonja Swiger, associate professor and ...

If this type of classic repellent is all you can find (or if you prefer it), the best version we’ve found is Cutter Backwoods Dry Insect Repellent. Its 25% DEET formula protects against ...

Are you starting to notice large reddish-brown insects with wings? This is most likely the Paper Wasp, a common Texas pest. Beginning in spring, the queen wasp emerges from hibernation to build a ...

The same is true for stick insects. This makes identifying chromosomal rearrangements with species challenging when assembling genomes. "In the past, we've averaged data from each chromosome set ...

The insect control company, Raid, is voluntarily pulling two of their bug sprays from the market due to the cans showing signs of leaking. The company’s Outdoor Ant Nest Destroyer 2 and their ...

There's nothing like coming home after a long day to the warm, glowing welcome of your front porch. Less enjoyable: being assaulted by the insects that are fluttering around the porch lights, just ...

Despite fears over “insectageddon”, there is a lack of data about virtually all insect species globally and there is virtually no data on species in Africa. This is according to a team of ...

For many, insects were part of a carefree childhood adventure or creatures to avoid. But what if those same bugs that once seemed repulsive could become key to fighting food insecurity and ...

Nature has perfected the art of landing. From delicate flies to buzzing bees, insects navigate complex aerial maneuvers and touchdown with high precision. But for human-made flying robots ...

Cockroaches, long feared for their ability to invade our homes and kitchens, are more than just an unpleasant sight; they can also be serious threats to our health. As one of the most resilient ...

For thousands of years, people from all over the world have eaten insects. Today about 2.5 billion people – many of whom live in Africa – eat insects. To date, 470 African edible insects have ...