Tap a small beetle on a table and it may suddenly collapse, tuck in its legs, and lie perfectly still. Many insects do this.
Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.
Biological control is emerging as a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides in agricultural ecosystems, with predatory insects playing a central role in suppressing pest populations. This ...
New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to ...
Citizens gathered in Lynchburg on Tuesday as part of the “Signs of Fascism" demonstration hosted by Indivisible Lynchburg. Campbell County leaders to hold off on data center zoning change for ...