Some say fake wasp nests are the secret to a sting-free summer. Others say it’s all buzz. Here’s what actually happens when ...

Here, he highlights six often-misunderstood garden critters that contribute significantly to a thriving ecosystem. Despite ...

The email from Trip Lamb, biology professor at Eastern Carolina University, said, “As a velvet ant sting survivor, you may ...

If you see holes in your deck, you can take a closer look to see if carpenter bees were behind them — but don’t get too close ...

The grand return of Cirque du Soleil’s insect-themed “Ovo” to the XL Center finds the show refreshed, colorful and frisky as ever, and full of incredible acts.

Gardening lovers are just finding out that attracting one type of insect to your garden, it could improve plant growth and ...

An army of experts and citizen scientists devoted to documenting and protecting the country’s native bees is telling us a lot ...

Next time you’re outside, say a silent thanks for the many unsung insect pollinators helping to keep our ecosystems healthy.

As North America moves into spring, hummingbirds are migrating north. Hummingbird Central uses crowdsourced sightings to show ...

If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How many types of insects are there in the world? – Sawyer, age 8, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina ...

Spring is the time of year when my friends remember what a strange job I have, because a stripy insect has just appeared in their kitchen and they are panicking. "It's huge!" one squeals. "Help! What ...