It stands metres high, takes a decade to flower, smells like death and draws huge crowds when it blooms. But scientists are ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some act as an all-natural method of repelling ...

While the carnivorous cravings of most flesh-eating plants are limited to small insects, one exception is the pitcher plant. It can consume anything that fits in its mouthincluding a mouse!

Crickets can naturally find food on their own in the wild, but some individuals keep crickets as pets and feed them plants ...

Passengers aboard a Volaris flight were visited by a swarm of flying bugs last week — the second time in nearly a year that a plane with the same airline has been invaded by insects. The bugs ...

Bedbugs are tiny insects that feed on blood from humans or animals. Over-the-counter treatments can help relieve itching and inflammation. Bedbugs can live in your bed, furniture, carpet ...

Insects are coming for your next vacation. Climate change is making it easier for bugs to multiply, and more people are traveling. If you find an insect during your travels, you may be able to ...

Aug. 13, 2024 — Black soldier flies are now commercially used to consume organic waste -- but genetic modifications proposed by bioscientists could see the insects digesting a wider variety of ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on ...

Some worry that this active ingredient is toxic. Here’s what we know about its effect on human health. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Isobel Whitcomb Q: Everyone ...

Whether you're camping, hiking or picnicking, you'll need a bug spray to keep tick and mosquito bites at bay. To put insect repellents to the test we picked the 20 best bug sprays from top brands ...