Mosquito bites are distressingly familiar. But, unfortunately, they're not the only menace threatening to wreak havoc with your summer. Here's how to protect yourself against the most dangerous bugs.

When thinking of dangerous animals, most people imagine fierce predators like lions, snakes, or crocodiles. Surprisingly, some of the deadliest threats to humans are far smaller: insects. Despite ...

Insects are often tiny and easily overlooked, yet some pose serious threats to human health and life, either through venomous stings, aggressive behaviour, or disease transmission. Understanding which ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologists confirmed the identity of the bugs to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at Washington Dulles International Airport on Dec. 10, 2024. (Composite ...

But the flies pay a price for fast learning. Kawecki and his colleagues pitted smart fly larvae against a different strain of flies, mixing the insects and giving them a meager supply of yeast to see ...