Mosquito infestation plagues El Segundo residents; city leaders promise action

An infestation of mosquitoes in one El Segundo neighborhood has created a months-long nightmare for residents, who are ...

Massive mosquito infestation invades LA neighborhood for months: ‘It’s a nightmare’

A scourge of mosquitoes has been terrorizing residents of El Segundo for the past two months — and the situation is only ...

The yellow-legged hornet eradication is on track—but the next few months are crucial

New Zealand now has a genuine chance to stamp out one of the most damaging invasive insects to reach our shores: the Asian ...

Insect Netting: What Is It And How To Effectively Use It To Protect Plants From Pests

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...
New Atlas

Mosquito’s blood-sucking organ could reshape precision 3D printing

In order to 3D-print really intricate items, you need a really fine print nozzle. Scientists have discovered that instead of going to the time and trouble of building one, you can simply repurpose a ...
The Nation Newspaper

FG launches Nigeria’s first dual active-insect LLIN plant

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting malaria with the launch of Nigeria’s first dual active-ingredient Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN) manufacturing plant in Ogun ...
Seattle Times

Bottom-trawl fishers that snagged orcas try ‘echoreflective’ netting

This story was supported by grants from the Pulitzer Center and the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism, in partnership with the Anchorage Daily News and the Northern Journal. In the Bering Sea ...
UPI

Border agents find dangerous insect species seen in U.S. for first time

Oct. 18 (UPI) --U.S. Customs & Border Patrol agricultural specialists at the Port of San Luis in Arizona intercepted an insect not previously identified in the United States: Osbornellus sallus. CBP ...
Hartford Courant

One of CT’s most invasive insect species is gaining in numbers. Here’s what you need to know.

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect species that Connecticut officials have urged people to smash on site if found, is growing in numbers across the state. The Connecticut Agriculture ...
The Washington Post

At the world’s biggest bug farm, 10 billion maggots recycle food waste

An industry based on insects’ natural recycling abilities could help limit the environmental damage from our food system. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript ...
Fox News

Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain

A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China, sparking concerns about global impact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 alert for an ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Gigantic ‘Walking Stick’ Discovered in Australia Might Be the Continent’s Heaviest Insect

After seeing a picture of the stick insect on social media, the researchers spent days trying to find and collect it for further research. Ross M. Coupland Scientists in Australia say they’ve found a ...