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 ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

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,” ...

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 ...

The Arizona Insect Festival will be underway for free Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Arizona’s Environment and Natural Resources 2 building, with free parking included at the ...

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