Insects play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and supporting life on Earth. While some insects damage crops, cause irritation, or transmit diseases, the vast majority are beneficial.

Did you know your lipstick might be made from beetles? Or that some cat food may soon be made from flies? All told, trillions of insects are farmed each year across the globe – more than all other ...

As the weather warms up, insect problems will be on the increase. But while many gardeners think that they immediately should get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see insects in their ...

The fading of insects from the world is not immediate. It is a slow and painful unraveling. Starting subtly, we will notice a little less honey, fewer strawberries in season, and tomatoes that seem ...

Ever wondered if insects feel pain? We interact with them every day, and they're nearly 40% of all living species on Earth. Now new research explores the possibility that insects feel the subjective ...

Texas Standard’s go-to insect expert says her top tip for figuring out what you’re seeing is to ask her! “I was kind of wary of answering this question because it’s kind of putting me out of a job,” ...

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CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Did you know that most animals on earth are insects? Insects have different adaptations to move, eat, mate, and live in different environments, ...