Introduction It might seem impossible to estimate how many different bugs live in a nearby field—or how many types of birds live in a forest. But wildlife biologists often have to try to determine the ...

It’s pretty much a given that any stink bug spotted in your house isn’t welcome. In most cases, you probably want to show the smelly pest the door without taking the time to analyze it too much. But ...

Though earthworms might serve many a helpful purpose in our gardens and composts, the same cannot be said for their presence in some of Canada’s forests. Just ask the bugs. A recent study conducted in ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Beetles are everywhere. Of the roughly 1.5 million species described so far, beetles account for around 400,000 species, making them the most ...

The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

China yesterday stepped up its ability to fight invasive species with the launch of a forest pests center in Beijing yesterday as the country faces another big year for forest diseases. The pest ...

Dominic Maze, an invasive species biologist, was waiting to pick up his kids from summer camp in Forest Grove, Oregon, when he noticed trees that weren’t doing well. Upon closer inspection, he found ...

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