Web-based app identifies insects around the world and around the farm
A farmer notices an unfamiliar insect on a leaf. Is this a pollinator? Or a pest? Good news at harvest time? Or bad? Need to ...
Fruit fly research reveals new insights into insulin production
The hormone insulin plays a central role in the metabolism of many living organisms. When food is plentiful, insulin promotes ...
‘Problematic’ invasive bugs — just a half-inch long — found at MI airport, officials say
An invasive bug species found at a Michigan airport marks just the third time the species has been intercepted in the United States, officials say. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the ...
‘Giant’ six-legged pests disguised as Japanese snacks found at LA airport, officials say
Several packages of Japanese snacks shipped to the Los Angeles International Airport had more than just potato chips and chocolate, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. When Customs and ...