A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to zombie-ant fungi.

A new fungal species found in Northern Ireland targets orb-weaving spiders, altering their behavior and creating a “zombie” ...

The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent ...

Creating a pest-free home doesn’t have to be difficult. Have you ever considered how small daily habits can deter unwelcome ...

The newly-described fungus infects normally reclusive cave-dwelling spiders in Cavan and Fermanagh and makes them makes them head to exposed sites, where they die, to help spread fungal spores ...

Learn more about the newly identified fungus that is taking over spiders and why it's similar to the Cordyceps fungi that ...

It was found to display the creepy properties seen in zombie-ant fungi, insect-pathogenic fungi that infect and manipulate ...

From ants moving indoors to ants appearing in your potted plants because they hitched a ride from the plant nursery, there are several reasons why ants might be now calling your potted plants home. We ...

The engineering and defensive skills of red wood ants help the endangered species transcend its small stature in the natural world ... powers the species’ pest-control role.

I observed a trail of tiny ants in my kitchen. Like us, they seek warmth and shelter during this bitterly cold weather.

If you like to avoid chemical pesticides or want a quick fix to prevent a full-blown ant invasion, you might look to vinegar ...

Hawaii lawmakers grilled state Department of Agriculture officials at a recent legislative hearing about their plans for fighting invasive species.