They also consume leafhoppers, thrips, scale insects, mites, mealy bugs, and the eggs of destructive beetles and caterpillars. Want more gardening tips? Sign up for our free gardening newsletter ...

But before you add "eating bugs" to the list of things you'll never ever do, consider this: Insects are actually far more nutritious than other common forms of protein, even fish. For example ...

These beneficial insects are “good guy” bugs that help control pests naturally and pollinate flowers. Plant pests, such as snails, slugs, and tomato hornworms, can wreak havoc on ornamental ...

These insects consume prey to varying extents, and utilize plant resources in diverse ways, some directly feeding on plant tissues (e.g. true bugs) and others just on nectar (e.g. wasps and ants).

and it’s estimated that there are currently 10 quintillion insects on the globe. So far scientists who study bugs, called entomologists, have named one million insect species but studies ...

Some insects are nuisances, but others, like mosquitoes, can pose a health risk. There are ways to deter these bugs while keeping your local ecosystem safe. We asked three entomologists about the ...

Pro-environmental behavior increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research. Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school ...

Some of them are very strange-looking, aren't they? These bugs are called insects. Insects come in all different shapes and sizes. They live everywhere and there are millions and millions of them ...