New species of invasive fly spotted in Georgia | Here's what you need to know
If you spot one, the state Department of Agriculture says to take a picture, kill the bug, then report it to their office.
Parts of Southern California under quarantine over oriental fruit fly infestation
The flies were found in and around the cities Santa Ana and Garden Grove, prompting officials to block off an 87-square mile ...
Corpse flowers and flesh flies: why so many plants and fungi stink like death warmed up
The stench of a rare corpse flower make us retch. But you’re not the target – the plant wants to lure carrion beetles and ...
In Hawaii, Parasites And Viruses Team Up In The Battle Against Fruit Flies
Human use of parasitoid wasps or other natural enemies to control pest populations is known as biological control, or ...
Michigan’s vital role in US-Canada trade, security operations: Behind the scenes
Michigan’s position as a key international border state often flies under the radar, but its significance can’t be ...
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Corpse flowers and flesh flies: why so many plants and fungi smell like death
People are lining up at the Geelong Botanic Gardens to see and smell the giant corpse flower, a rare plant that stinks like a dead body.
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From pets to pests: Researchers explore new tool to fight disease-carrying insects
Researchers are testing a product commonly used to treat ticks and fleas on pets to target fly and mosquito larvae with the goal of helping reduce the spread of diseases carried by these insects.
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Thousands in Australia line up to see stinking 'corpse flower' that only blooms once a decade
It’s the so-called “corpse flower,” or Amorphophallus Titanum (often shortened to Titan Arum), named after the putrid stench ...
Geelong Botanic Gardens corpse flower blooms
The Geelong Botanic Gardens corpse flower is in bloom for the first time in the city, with visitors set to flock to the site ...
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It’s not just spotted lanternflies you have to watch out for — here are 5 invasive species you should squash on sight
Invasive species are the homewreckers of the natural world. These pests can go unchecked by outcompeting native plants and animals, harming ecosystems, and costing us billions of dollars in lost ...
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Size Matters: Male Stalk-Eyed Flies with This Shorter Physical Feature Compensate by Being More Sexually Aggressive
Male stalk-eyed flies with shorter eyestalks compensate by being more aggressive to attract females who generally prefer ...