Summer is the season for flies, which belong to an insect group that scientists call Diptera. Many fly species are more ...

Leaving a bowl filled with apples, bananas, oranges on your kitchen counter may provide easy access for an afternoon snack. But the arrangement--left out over time -- could also attract those pesky ...

Essential oils often have insect-repelling qualities that could work as an alternative to insecticide. This fragrant herb oil ...

As the climate changes, scientists are concerned about how well plants and animals will adapt to rapid warming. A new ...

If tiny winged bugs have you constantly reaching for the flyswatter, you may be dealing with a bothersome fly infestation in your home. The question is, what kind of flies are they? Drain flies (also ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the stalk-eyed fly world, it’s the males with longer ...

There’s a slight whiff of cannibalism in an emerging circular model for sustainable plastics. Insects may soon be used as materials for engineering bioplastics—before the next generation of insects ...

Fruit flies differ from us in many ways, including the fact that they can't move their eyes relative to the rest of their head. That's not a problem, however, as new research shows that they move ...