Veritasium visited the MIT Robotics Lab to see how researchers use the same mechanics as an insect for their miniature flying robots.

The idea of robots as pollen carriers is not entirely new. The robots reportedly developed earlier were not durable and ...

Fungus gnats and scale insects are two pesky insects commonly found on plants this time of year. K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini outlines what to look for.

The Home Team Science and Technology Agency plans to deploy the cyborg bugs in real operations within three years. Read more ...

The Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic can provide information on scale insect control, urban tree care, and other horticultural problems.

Researchers are aiming to work out how far bees will fly from the hive to forage for food, with the goal to learn more about their travel and feeding patterns.

These sturdy insects reproduce quickly and are very challenging to eliminate, since they're attracted to common food items like bread and produce. With fruit flies, an ounce of prevention is worth ...

A tree-killing pest native to Japan was identified in Upstate New York forests for the first time in 40 years, and conservationists want to know if you've seen it.

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...

Ideally, accept insects as a natural part of your garden ... gains can only be made when people work together on a larger scale. Why not start a conversation with your neighbor about attracting ...