Have you ever wondered if there are more insects out at night than during the day? We set out to answer this question by combing through the scientific literature. We searched for meaningful ...

A groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Mark Wong of The University of Western Australia, has provided the first global picture of insect activity patterns across the fundamental day–night cycle. "Through ...

Have you ever wondered if there are more insects out at night than during the day? We set out to answer this question by combing through the scientific literature. We searched for meaningful ...

Bug Week is returning to UConn Extension July 12-18 with a range of hands-on educational activities and family-friendly events across the state. These events will highlight the world of ...

Researchers report that plant defenses to herbivory in tomato plants can impede the plants' resilience to elevated temperatures. The stresses placed upon plants by a warming climate can be compounded ...

If you’ve ever noticed the buzz, chirps and rustles intensifying around your campsite at dusk, you’re onto something. But the real story behind insect activity is more nuanced than you might think.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The current cold snap is affecting more than people and pets. It could also influence when insects become active after hibernation. Ticks typically emerge in March, while ...