You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

Ants have evolved an acute sense of smell, which requires each sensory neuron to choose one scent receptor out of hundreds.

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Ant infestations can be frustrating, persistent, and surprisingly difficult to eliminate. These tiny invaders often appear ...

One kind of tiny ant can serve as a monumental example for how to keep members of a community safe from pathogens. A new ...

During disease, ants rebuild their nests with new layouts that block contagion - offering new insights into how design can ...

Certain ants appear to alter their nest networks to prevent epidemics, offering inspiration for disease control interventions in the human world as well.

Economic pressures continue to mount, but consumers – especially Gen Z – are still splurging on food and gourmet bites, and ...

We all know at least one symptom of PMS can be unbearable: bloating before your period. Apparently, it can leave you feeling heavy, puffy and sluggish. Although it results from hormonal changes, there ...

While insects are often associated with summer, many Brits have been shocked to discover swarms taking over their homes well ...

As farmers count their losses to pests and spoilage, the Ministry of Agriculture and NAREI are introducing targeted solutions to reduce waste and strengthen ...

According to recent Google Search data, 'insects in the home' has soared by 314%. Here are the common autumn pests invading ...