Bark beetles convert spruce tree defenses into more potent antimicrobials to protect themselves, but a fungus can neutralize ...

The Japanese beetle can fly about five miles, perhaps farther if it gets a boost from a gust of wind, he said. While his lawn has greened up nicely this spring, there is a chance that the offspring of ...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture is expanding eight-fold the area of private and public land in the Tri-Cities it wants to spray pesticide to fight highly destructive Japanese beetles.

South Carolina is no stranger to insects of all kinds. By late spring and early summer time, the little critters of all shapes and sizes will make their presence known across the Palmetto State. Still ...

Blister beetles in alfalfa cut throughout the summer months are an ongoing concern for horse owners in the southern and eastern regions of the United States. The consequences can be deadly if a horse ...

With this new information in play, scientists can now develop olfactory cues to manage beetle infestations. By creating a ...

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Conservation officials are releasing tiny, predator lady beetles at three Maine state parks to stem the spread of an invasive insect. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil health and increase pollination. It is part of the group's efforts to use ...