A single larva can feed on dozens of aphids a day. Adults are similar in size and color to wasps and bees. They mimic these insects as a form of protection from predators. Syrphid flies do not bite or ...

The virus that causes eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, has evolved to infect mosquitoes. To be able to spread between ...

Apple maggot traps are red spheres coated with tanglefoot, a sticky substance that permanently holds insects. They capture apple maggot females that attempt to lay eggs on the fruit. Wooden or plastic ...

ZOMBIE spiders’ have been found at an Irish beauty spot – and experts reckon there could be more around the country. The rare ...

Ant bites and stings are more common than you think. Learn which ants are relatively harmless and which you should avoid at all costs.

Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On the other hand, your ...