The blowfly larvae bodies have evolved to closely resemble those of the termites, the researchers report February 10 in Current Biology. Inside the nest, termites recognize each other through touch, ...

With bloated bellies and hairy legs, female flies try to look bigger to get food from courting mates. But male flies, in turn, have sharpened their eyesight to call their bluff. A new study by ...

Though the tapeworm can develop within weeks in the human gut, cysticercosis is caused by the migration of larvae into soft tissues where they eventually calcify and form cysts. Here's a video I ...

Fruit flies' courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes Date: January 24, 2025 Source: University of Iowa Summary: Researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit ...

The New Zealand Herald reports that while Neas didn’t pay costs for the return trip, she had originally paid Christchurch-based company Move My Pet $1106 ($1948 NZD) to have Mittens fly with her.

Fungus gnats are small black flies, also known as sciarid flies, mushroom flies and mycetophilids. They are a very common pest, especially when plants are grown in pots of soil-free compost. In fact, ...

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However, you might find some modest savings if you’re willing to fly on Saturdays or midweek, when there’s less demand than usual. Here’s what the data shows on the best days to book a ...

These attract a variety of beneficial insects including parasitoid wasps, lacewings, and syrphid flies, all of which feed on aphids, whiteflies, insects eggs, and other garden pests. Dill is also host ...

If all else fails and you’re sure the soil is infested with fly larvae, consider starting afresh by repotting your houseplants. ‘If you're dealing with an infestation, try repotting your plant with ...

Stefanie Waldek is a space, travel, and design journalist with expertise in aviation, meteorology, and polar regions. She was a former editor at Architectural Digest, TripAdvisor, and ArtNews.