Clustered red bumps on ankles and feet are often flea bites. Understand the signs, treatment, and how to eliminate fleas from ...

Discover the imperial moth, one of North America’s largest and most striking silk moths. Learn about its range, life cycle, ...

Moths and chemical reactions are the enemies of natural fibre – but there are easy ways to keep your clothes safe.

Late summer and early fall mean peak fruit season, with tons of perfect produce—blueberries, blackberries, peaches, grapes, apples and more—popping up in the grocery stores and farmers' markets. The ...

Once inside, the spores germinate, multiply and eventually kill the pest. Between 2–4 days after infection, the larvae stop feeding and die 5–7 days later. After death, the fungus remains in the field ...

They flutter under streetlights, chew holes in old jumpers, and vanish before you get a proper look at them, but moths are much more than just nighttime nuisances. These insects have surprisingly ...

All around you, animals are building, burrowing or stealing dwellings for themselves and their families. For others, home is ...

The black spots seen on rabbits may be warbles, which are caused by the botfly – not usually fatal, but they don't look pleasant and can be a little gross to hear about.

On a fall night, under an outdoor light, a bee stumbles in circles, far from its hive. It cannot fly. Soon, its tormentor reveals itself: a writhing maggot breaks through its neck—killing the bee.