Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon Chantajohn learned from her grandfather which insects were best to eat. Captivated by his stories of surviving on bugs during his ...

A study published in the journal Insects found eating a banana increases the frequency of contact with mosquitoes and bug bites. 8. Clothing Color Mosquitoes use their eyes to target victims. Research ...

There are few things as annoying as a mosquito bite. We’ve tried every old wives’ tale in the book, from eating huge quantities of asparagus to upping our intake of vitamin B. “You may have ...

Bug bites or other skin injuries can cause cellulitis, an infection of the deep layers of the skin typically caused by the group A Streptococcus bacteria (strep). Bug bites cause a break in the skin, ...

Is it clear and easy to understand? Some repellents have different age and user restrictions. Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing ...

Hardly anything is known about the genetic basis and mechanism of male-killing. Recently, a gene called oscar, in the bacterium Wolbachia, was implicated in killing male corn borer moths by ...

Another interesting feature is the inability of parasites to damage the cells of their insect hosts. Although, the infection with the parasite can cause several damages in human organs, it is harmless ...

In this important study, Li and others identified cell membrane receptors for juvenile hormone (JH), a terpenoid hormone in insects that regulates their development and reproduction. While ...

Insects make up a significant portion of all animal species, with estimates suggesting they account for over half of all known animal species. There are about 1 million species of insects alive today, ...