Consumer insecticide sprays provide “little to no value” against German cockroach infestations, researchers say. A…
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Entomology is the scientific study of insects, encompassing their biology, behavior, ecology, physiology, classification, and the roles they play in human life and the environment. As a branch of zoology, entomology is vital because insects represent more than half of all known living organisms and have significant impacts on agriculture, health, and ecology. Entomologists research a wide array of topics, from the control of pests that threaten agricultural productivity and spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever, to the conservation of beneficial species such as pollinators that play essential roles in ecosystems. This field also explores the complex relationships insects have with plants and other animals, including their roles in various food webs and their responses to environmental changes. The insights gained from entomology are crucial for developing sustainable agricultural practices, managing pests and diseases, and conserving biodiversity.
A North Carolina State University study reveals that resistance among household pests to malaria-prevention insecticides…
New insights into the dietary habits of desert isopods unveil the multifaceted elements guiding their…
Emerging technologies are transforming insect research and environmental surveillance. Utilizing AI to analyze DNA, images,…
Scientists at CSIC have documented a 4200 km oceanic flight from West Africa to French…
Research indicates that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium enhances its defensive traits, making it more…
UC Riverside scientists have introduced an effective and sustainable termite control strategy using pinene to…
A team of entomologists has discovered a rare blue ant, named Paraparatrechina neela, in Arunachal…
An AgriLife Research study suggests that this pest has evolved thanks to human activities. Research…
Recent research shows that genes linked to lost traits in stick insects may be preserved,…
Scientists have traced the German cockroach’s origins to Asia around 2,100 years ago, debunking the…
A new bee species, Hoplitis onosmaevae, discovered in the French Alps and parts of Turkey…
Researchers have uncovered a new genus and five new species of millipedes in remote African…
Recent research utilizing high-speed tracking has explored the longstanding mystery of why insects are drawn…
Scientists discovered that insects keep their backs to light sources at night, a behavior that…
Surveys conducted in the Cerrado since the 1990s show falling biodiversity as the agricultural frontier…
A study in North Carolina has detected the bacterium responsible for scrub typhus, a serious…
Michelle Kirchner’s discovery of a rare ant colony in North Carolina sheds light on a…