Mosquitoes have been biting people for more than a million years and probably much longer. An analysis of 38 modern mosquitoes’ DNA suggests an ancestral mosquito species developed a preference for ...

Insects may not be your favorite type of animal but they are vital for the survival of our planet. Rather than being ...

You might instinctively assume carnivorous predators like lions, tigers, and bears top the list of most dangerous animals on Earth when it comes to killing humans, but you may be surprised to learn ...

So when a tick bites, alpha-gal enters the blood stream and in some people prompts the body to produce molecules associated ...

AgriLife Extension has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the parasite ...

“Silverfish are a strong indicator of hidden leaks behind walls, under floors, and in ceilings. This is because a leak ...

This collection of pets staring at their humans’ food will most likely melt your heart - or at least give you a good chuckle.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, invasive species "can cause costly economic and ecological damage each year ...

Finding the right taste to send mosquitoes packing could save hundreds of thousands of lives. (Photo by Егор Камелев on Unsplash) Mosquitoes are the most ...

Nicole Angeli, director of the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ Fish and Wildlife Division, shares aquatic safety information during a press conference Friday at Government House on ...