Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study. Insect ...

Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.

We all want to protect our veggies and fruits from pesky garden pests that ruin crops and spread diseases. While chemical control methods are the go-to option these days, experts agree that natural ...

From your backyard to nearby streams, a hidden world of venomous insects is far more dangerous than most people realize.

If you are a vegetable gardener, your spring transplants have been in the ground for several weeks already. As you are watering, fertilizing and harvesting, you are sure to see insects or diseases on ...

The predatory mirid bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis, which preys on agricultural pests, is used as a biological control agent. This discovery has significant implications for biological control which ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Florida Predatory Stink Bug has made its way to parts of Virginia, and some Lynchburg residents are noticing the insects are eating invasive Spotted Lanternfly nymphs. Eric ...

What comes to mind when you think of beneficial insects in your yard? Observant gardeners will often name one of the voracious predators of other insects. These include generalist predators such as ...

Crews in Hillsville were busy on Friday, working to extinguish a garage fire that was threatening other buildings. Killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prison after years in supermax ...