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We all have insects and spiders living in our home with us. However, there is one plant that will scare away all of them including spiders, mice, and any other insects that may be hiding in the dark corners of…

Last may the North American Edible Insect Coalition had its first meeting in Detroit. The fact that insects are not listed by the FDA as a safe food ingredient is more than likely one of the issues discussed at the…

A snail that has been named Jeremy has been known to the public for a while due to its strange appearance. Unlike other snails, Jeremy is considered a “lefty,” which means that Jeremy’s shell swirls counterclockwise and his sexual organs…

Well the news for infants born from mothers infected with the Zika virus just keeps getting worse. Doctors recently came across an infant that showed no signs of glaucoma at birth, but at three months old began to show signs…

We know how important it is to get an adequate night's sleep, but how often do insects sleep? Researchers have noticed that many insects sleep in a manner similar to humans. If an insect is sleep deprived, then its performance…

If you have a barn, shed, or any other kind of sheltered space on your property then you have most likely seen a barn spider at least once in your life. So are these arachnids your friend or foe? You…

The world-renowned acrobatic act known as Cirque Du Soleil will be staging a new performance that focuses on the movements and the general physical nature of insects and spiders. The performance has been titled “Ovo”, and it will premier during…

The carpenter ant is a unique type of ant for many reasons. One clearly noticeable reason for their uniqueness, which could be picked up by anyone who possesses a set of eyes, is the carpenter ants massive stature. When compared…

The global edible insect market is predicted to grow to five hundred and twenty two million dollars by 2023. Apparently, more and more people are responding enthusiastically to the new trend of eating insects. Insects offer humans and animals and…

The complex social behavior demonstrated by social insects has long fascinated entomologists. Now, in an effort to gain a deeper understanding of how insects function in a group, researchers are dispatching robots that will observe the social behavior of insects.…