In the Democratic Republic of Congo, wriggling maggots and hairy caterpillars aren't pests — they're prized food — sold by ...

Insects in my food? Say what?! You eat an average of one to two pounds of flies, maggots, and other bugs each year without ...

Phyllis Smith has been working with wild rice for more than 30 years near Pinehouse, Sask. She says the spread of rice worms is devastating crops and creating unprecedented challenges for the industry ...

This article helps you identify the insects that have found their way into your household drains. Once you know the drain insect you are dealing with, you will know how to respond to and control the ...

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that insect populations are rapidly declining even in relatively undisturbed landscapes, raising concerns about the health of ...

Tom Westerholm is a Life & Trends Reporter for Newsweek based in Michigan. His work is focused on reporting on trending topics. Tom joined Newsweek in 2023 from Boston.com and previously worked at ...

No rodent or bug infestation is fun, but there is one type that may rank as one of the worst — bed bugs. While they are tiny, these insects can cause big problems. While some people don’t react poorly ...

"Kissing bug" sounds like a sweet nickname, but these insects' bites are anything but harmless. In fact, they can transmit a parasite that causes Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening ...