Insects can be deadly, causing physical harm, spreading diseases, and ruining crops. Species like mosquitoes, assassin ...

Gil also hopes his photo gives a voice to this intriguing species. 'We forget that they have an important role in nature,' explains Gil. 'Mosquito larvae break down colonies of bacteria and algae in ...

GARDEN ponds can not only look attractive but also be a haven for wildlife – but with this can come some pests. An expert has revealed three unwanted visitors that may be lured to your ...

Aspiring medics need to brace for illnesses linked to higher temperatures, such as heat stroke and dangerous mosquito-borne ...

Insects are often perceived as harmless creatures, but some are among the most dangerous animals on Earth. Their impacts can ...

There are four distinct stages in the life cycle of a mosquito – egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The mosquito has a different appearance at each stage. The entire cycle generally takes one to two weeks, ...

Despite Borneo Redline Halfbeak (H. tenagh) not giving birth to live young, it has been observed that the eggs laid by the ...

Kelly Bennett, post-doctoral fellow, and Jose Loaiza, principal investigator, sample mosquito larvae from used tires. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

This is what a recent study published in Insects hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated how hemp leaf extract could be used to kill mosquito larvae that is responsible for yellow fever ...

Birds serve other purposes besides brightening up your yard. These avian friends are here to help you with gardening chores ...

The first cases in the UK were detected in 2023. Bluetongue is one of many infectious diseases likely ... Below are a mix of producers (plants) and consumers (animals like fish or mosquito larvae).

The fine followed the discovery of larvae during an inspection. The action is in line with a recent increase in penalties for larvae findings, which were raised tenfold to Rs 1,000 last week.