Summer is almost here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means a seasonal menace is on the horizon: mosquitoes. They aren’t ...

"If mosquitoes are repeatedly exposed to DEET, it becomes less effective as a repellent," said researcher Claudio Lazzari ...

In fields, forests, and backyard gardens, insects are quietly at work securing ecosystems and global supply chains. Over 75 percent of all flowering plants, including many fruits, vegetables, and nuts ...

The problem, as found by a research team including Clément Vinauger, associate professor in the department of biochemistry at ...

Research now shows that mosquitoes may bite the hand that feeds them Deet — at least in time. The commonly used chemical — which is the gold standard ingredient approved by the Environmental ...

Every summer millions of people spray themselves with insect repellant to keep mosquitos away, but research suggests the blood sucking insects can learn to associate the repellent with food. Deet — ...

Men desperate for affection from females could learn a lesson from the mating habits of giant water bugs. According to a ...

Long an emblem of the summer road trip, squashed bugs on the car have become less numerous over the years, many people say -- causing concern about the health of the world's insect populations. While ...