Parasitism is a common life strategy in the natural world; how they will fare under climate change remains to be seen ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right ...

Bones of now extinct species became a haven for bee babies thousands of years ago, scientists report in a first-of-its-kind ...

This video exposes the shocking parasitic process behind the jewel wasp’s alien-like reproduction. Scientists show how the wasp turns a living cockroach into a helpless host for its developing larvae.

In the continual arms race between parasites and their hosts, innovation was thought to be the key to a successful attack or defense that one-ups the competition. But sometimes, as in the corporate ...

Early birds may get worms, but livestock farmers planning fly control in winter benefit by preventing a population explosion ...

Once inside, the spores germinate, multiply and eventually kill the pest. Between 2–4 days after infection, the larvae stop feeding and die 5–7 days later. After death, the fungus remains in the field ...

A tiny parasitic wasp turns the Tussock moth caterpillar into a living nursery, laying eggs that hatch and feed inside the host while it continues its daily life — unaware of its fate.

All around you, animals are building, burrowing or stealing dwellings for themselves and their families. For others, home is ...

Armyworms are a recurring pest issue across Kansas, but several different species fall under the “armyworm” umbrella. Each ...

“My long-standing aim is to rethink what it truly means to be a plant,” Kenji Suetsugu, a botanist at Kobe University in ...

On a fall night, under an outdoor light, a bee stumbles in circles, far from its hive. It cannot fly. Soon, its tormentor reveals itself: a writhing maggot breaks through its neck—killing the bee.