Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.

Biological control is emerging as a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides in agricultural ecosystems, with predatory insects playing a central role in suppressing pest populations. This ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful and elegant creatures on earth, and inviting them into your yard is almost like ...

Scientists may have found a new weapon in their fight against an invasive insect species in an unexpected place: stink bugs. According to SciTechDaily, Penn State researchers were investigating the ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Florida Predatory Stink Bug has made its way to parts of Virginia, and some Lynchburg residents are noticing the insects are eating invasive Spotted Lanternfly nymphs. Eric ...

Say goodbye to mealybugs on houseplants and in the garden for good Reviewed by Julie Thompson-Adolf Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel There are hundreds of insect species known collectively as mealybugs, ...

Vergelegen Wine Estate in South Africa’s Western Cape is using an unconventional method to keep its 130 hectares of vineyards both virus and pesticide free. Pairing technology and nature, the 324-year ...