Many people use 'bug' and 'insect' interchangeably. Scientifically, insects are a broad class. True bugs are a specific order within insects, known as Hemiptera. They have unique piercing-sucking ...

Baldwin and Allmann then wondered if other insects, in particular carnivores, could use this distinct chemical signature to chemically eavesdrop on their prey. "The GLVs, because they're immediately ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.

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Ants, roaches, and other creepy crawlies like to chill out, too. Hot temperatures can be just as dangerous for insects as they are for humans—and they can drive insects into your house for survival.

The problem of pests in agriculture isn't new, but on Colorado's Western Slope farmers have found a sustainable solution to help ensure the delectable Palisade peaches and Olathe sweet corn grace ...

It's a right of passage in Iowa: Stepping out into your backyard to see fireflies lighting up the night sky. There are more than 170 species of glowing insects known as Lampyridae in North America.

If you’ve ever had bed bugs, you’ve probably tried everything to get rid of them, including setting off a bug bomb. But a new study shows that these popular consumer products are no match for the ...