No Mow May? Our gardening columnist says no
By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard about the #NoMowMay movement that’s been gaining steam on social…
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Chitin from consuming insects can help both gut microbiota and global health
Chitin (kai'tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado…
Book invites kids to turn native gardens into national park
By KATHERINE ROTH - Associated Press
Doug Tallamy, the wildlife ecologist and entomologist who urges home gardeners to join forces and create a…
Lawyer: Man died in filthy jail cell, criminal probe needed
ATLANTA (AP) — A man being held in the psychiatric wing of a Georgia jail died in a filthy cell with a severe bedbug infestation after jail staff did nothing to address his…
Light pollution may extend mosquitoes’ biting season: Study suggests light at…
A new study's finding that urban light pollution may disrupt the winter dormancy period for mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus could be considered both good news and bad news.
The good…
Global Pest Control Market to grow at a CAGR of 5.28% to be valued at USD 30.64…
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Insect Farming Is Booming. But Is It Cruel?
“If there are welfare concerns, you’ve got to intervene at the planning stages, when those facilities are being designed and constructed,” says Bob Fischer, a professor at Texas State…
Air pollution impairs successful mating of flies: High levels of ozone destroy the…
Insect sexual communication relies to a significant extent on pheromones, chemical attractants that specifically allow males and females of a species to mate. Sex pheromones are distinctive…
Kitchen Hack: How To Keep Rice Free From Insects
Summer season is just around the corner and with it comes the issue of bug infestation. Seeing bugs in your home can be unpleasant, especially when they start crawling around your kitchen…
Researchers map mosquito cells that may help the insects choose tastiest humans
In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve…