A parasitic wasp castrates its moth larvae hosts by injecting them with a ‘domesticated’ virus that causes cells in the larvae’s testes to die. Now, scientists know exactly how the virus does its ...

Since their larvae are dependent on the host’s body for their first phase of life, it behooves the wasp to improve conditions in the body in whatever way it can. For example, some parasitic wasps are ...

The jewel wasp is a parasite with a method so precise it can turn a cockroach into a living host without killing it immediately. By targeting the nervous system, it changes the roach’s behavior and ...

Scientists have observed a new parasitic behavior between a wasp and a social species of spider, where the spider re-learned an ancestral behavior! Hosted by: Hank Green Thumbnail credit: ...

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and ...

There’s a new threat to declining bee populations. CT experts warn of parasites and more.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026 occurs between February 23 and February 27, 2026. Invasive species are ...

Gardeners can protect their plants from common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars using natural methods. Instead ...

Lush foliage is laced with wavy white patterns, complemented by purple flowers. Its seeds have long been used as a complementary treatment for liver conditions such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. The ...

Some of Britain’s hedgerows are older than the Pyramids. From Dartmoor’s Bronze Age ‘reaves’ to our modern-day field ...

The destructive insect has been destroying boxwoods in many parts of Ohio. One landscape nursery said it has been pouring ...