“My mom used to trade apples for chapulines,” Jiménez said, reminiscing about the crunchy, salty treats. “You snack on chapulines all day or make salsa with chapulines, ants, or other insects we have ...

The Iowa State University Insect Zoo has been a big part of Keokuk’s Bald Eagle Appreciation Days for a long time now. That is now threatened as Iowa State University is closing the program due to ...

The a survey of 500 primary school pupils showed many kids struggle to name even the most common bugs and insects. Shockingly, 38% of children admitted they would struggle to identify a ladybird ...

There’s nothing worse than being chased off your own deck by biting pests. Whether you’re entertaining or relaxing, mosquitos can be a real barrier to enjoying the outdoors. Mosquito traps are a great ...

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect basket stuffer, a cozy springtime companion, or simply expanding your plushie collection (no judgment, here), these Easter Squishmallows are it. From pastel ...

Squishmallows, for their part, were released in 2016 and are known for being super squishy and for their distinctive oval shape. Skoosherz were debuted in 2024 and are similarly cylindrical ...

Firstly, people must remain calm and try not to aggravate the insect, especially if they're at risk of experiencing an allergic reaction from a sting. GardeningExpress founder Chris Bonnett said ...

Insect-scale robots can squeeze into places their larger counterparts can't, like deep into a collapsed building to search for survivors after an earthquake. However, as they move through the rubble, ...

Remipedes are crustaceans that are close relatives to insects. Jørgen Olesen / Natural History Museum of Denmark, Brett Gonzalez, Karen Osborn, GGI Shrimp look an awful lot like bugs. The ...

This important work investigates the mechanism that underlies the switch between feeding and mating behaviors in the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis. Using a variety of approaches, the authors ...

Variety Wholesalers, the discount retailer that recently acquired Big Lots!, is opening six locations in the first of four waves of openings. The locations will be in Mount Sterling, Kentucky; ...