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Videos show cicadas swarm across central US
Newsweek· 9 hours agoSince the beginning of May, people have been sharing clips of the so-called "cicada-geddon," where the instantly recognizable sound of the insects has...
Fruit fly testes offer potential tool against harmful insects
Phys.org· 2 hours ago"We have a toe in the door to control fruit fly populations with this enzyme," said Steven Rokita, a...
Ticks and mosquitoes: Which insect repellents work the best?
Staten Island Advance· 6 days agoThere are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites and...
Edible insects? Find out at Augie May 13
WHBF Davenport via Yahoo News· 5 days agoHow tasty can bugs be? Chef Joseph Yoon, a world-renowned chef and champion for the potential of insect agriculture, will talk about the topic at the...
Sticky oil sprayed onto plants offers alternative to pesticides
New Scientist· 15 hours agoSticky traps consisting of tiny oil droplets can be sprayed onto plants to catch small pests while...
Carnivorous plants are our lifeform of the week
EarthSky· 10 hours agoThere are around 700 species of carnivorous plants and some of them can hunt animals larger than insects, such as rats, frogs, or lizards. Pitcher plants...
Two-year study shows some varieties of annual flowers have a place in pollinator-friendly gardens
Phys.org· 6 hours agoTwo begonia cultivars, "Cocktail Brandy" and "Ambassador Rose Blush," and the impatiens cultivar...
These are Missouri’s most invasive animals. What should you do if you find one?
Kansas City Star via AOL· 4 hours agoHere are the invasive species recognized in Missouri: Mammals: feral hogs Aquatic animals: silver...
Where the cicada broods are emerging in the US
KTVI via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoST. PETERS, Mo. — The familiar buzz of summer is back as cicadas have emerged in various locations, including St. Peters. Viewer-submitted photos show...
Misery deepens in Gaza's Rafah as Israeli troops press operation
KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma· 2 hours agoRAFAH, Gaza Strip — (AP) — Aid workers struggled Monday to distribute dwindling food and other...
