EurekAlert!

Lack of insects in cities limits breeding success of urban birds

Reduced breeding success in urban bird populations is well documented but this study is the first to show that insect-rich supplementary food during nestling development largely mitigates these ...
WSAW

Frequent rainstorms boost area’s insect population

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - In addition to flooding concerns, muddy grounds and the lack of nice outdoor summer days the influx of rainy weather has brought an additional nuisance -- a booming mosquito ...
Hartford Courant

Hartford cracks down on mosquitoes; targeting the insects in ‘high breeding sites’

The city of Hartford is cracking down on mosquitoes and has applied mosquito larvicide treatment “in high breeding sites” in the city with a goal of cutting down on the insect’s activity, according to ...
HeraldNet

Why create insect breeding grounds?

Will you please tell us why Washington started placing water holes in all the new developments as a place to catch all water runoff? We have always prided this part of Washington as being quite ...
Forbes

How The World’s Rarest Insect Came Back From The Dead. Hint: It Was Rediscovered On A Volcano

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Rarest insect in the world now on display at San Diego Zoo

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — Visitors to the San Diego ...
The New York Times

You Might Not Want to Eat Bugs. But Would You Eat Meat That Ate Bugs?

Companies across the globe are banking on it. By Eduardo Garcia At an insect farm in Cape Town, the bugs are hungry. More than 8 billion flies being raised in South Africa by the start-up company ...
The Peninsula Qatar

Municipalities intensify insect control campaigns to safeguard public health

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance public health and limit the spread of insects, municipalities across Qatar have continued ...
Forbes

Advanced Breeding: Making The Most Of Every Resource

Plants have clever ways of defending themselves. In fact, the smell of freshly cut grass is not only a sign of spring, but a remarkable example of evolution. Your lawn is actually sending out a ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PRAGUE (AP) — The Prague Zoo has joined an ...
Yahoo

Rarest insect in the world now on display at San Diego Zoo

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — Visitors to the San Diego Zoo are in for a real treat as they now have a chance to view the rarest insect in the world. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s entomology team and ...