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Altering One Single Gene In A Termite Queen Results In Colony-Wide Anarchy There are around twenty six hundred different termite species living today. All of these species are somewhat different. For example, when it comes to replacing a dead queen,…

Keep Pests Outdoors Where They Belong This Winter Bug Busters USA offers the following tips for keeping homes pest-free this winter: Seal cracks and holes on the outside of your home to help prevent pests from getting inside. Be sure…

Termites Sometimes Feed On Buried Human Remains Generally speaking, people do not find termites to be interesting insects. In fact, termites are not well represented in scientific studies or academic articles. So even scientists cannot help but to find termites…

Several Different Types Of Birds Will Live And Breed Within Termite Nests Despite the fact that termites are one of the most environmentally beneficial species of insects that exist, they are not studied as often as many other types of…

Scientists In Singapore Have Long Been The Global Leaders In The Field Of Mosquito Control A crowd of excited spectators recently gathered together in a residential area of Singapore in order to witness an unusual event. The crowd was eagerly…

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Many Insects Are Welcome Guests Within Termite Colonies It is well known that termite nests vary in size and overall appearance. Given the vast amount of termite species living in the world, it makes sense that there are a variety…

One Of The Most Damaging Insect Pests In America May Finally Be Eradicated Insect pests are a growing global threat. Some insect pests damage cash-crops, while other insect pests damage important forms of vegetation. Insect pests that damage trees are…

Mulberry Silk Can Kill Disease Carrying Mosquitoes The recent Zika outbreaks have prompted scientists and public health officials to experiment with novel methods of mosquito control. One group of researchers recently created a biofilm that possesses antimicrobial properties and disease…

Sneaking into cars is rather easy for rodents, as mice and rats can fit through holes as small as a dime and a quarter, respectively. Steering columns, vents, pedal shafts and other openings serve as the main access points into…