The 16-ounce jar of peanut butter in your pantry can contain up to 136 insect parts before it is deemed contaminated, according to the FDA’s Food Defect Action Levels guide. This may sound ...

But these loathsome pests represent an almost unimaginably small fraction of the planet’s insect diversity. Scientists have discovered about one million species so far, and they estimate there ...

Oct. 7, 2024 — A new species of clearwing moth was found in Port Talbot, Wales. A few moths had been accidentally brought into the UK from Guyana in a camera bag after a photography trip. They ...

Richard L. Lindroth received funding from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, project 135G909 and from the U.S. Department of Agriculture McIntire-Stennis Program, grant WIS03003. Patricia C.

Although most bug bites are harmless, some can spread dangerous diseases like Zika virus, dengue, Lyme disease, and malaria. Particularly if you’re visiting areas with known insect-borne diseases, ...

SINGAPORE – Foodies here may soon get to chomp on insects in eateries, or as fried snacks and protein bars. Also on the menu: silkworm cocoons. Sixteen species of insects, such as crickets ...

Insect vectors play a significant role in the transmission of pathogens, posing a serious threat to global public health due to their ability to trigger sudden outbreaks and affect populations.

Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as their ecology and impact on animal, plant and human ...

A bite or sting from an insect can be a concern, especially if you're not sure what's caused it or it leads to unexpected or worrying symptoms. Our guide matches photos of stings to the different ...

While bites and infections can be confused, there are ways to tell them apart. This article explains the key differences between MRSA and insect and spider bites. It also describes treatments and ...