Aphids are a common sap-feeding insect pest found in the garden. Large clusters of aphids can raise understandable concern ...

Some of the fiercest beasts of prey in your garden are on your side. They’re predatory insects that protect your plants by ...

Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.

When people think of venomous animals, insects rarely come to mind—but they should. From predatory stink bugs with ...

Discover the pink winged stick insect, Madagascar’s master of camouflage, its behavior, and endangered status.

Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study. Insect ...

Prey animals can use their colors to hide from predators or dissuade them from attacking. But local conditions determine which option works best. A global study comparing defensive coloration in ...

It looks like a twig. But this insect can fly, clone itself and defend against predators. Meet world’s biggest Stick insect. It can grow nearly 9 inches.

We all want to protect our veggies and fruits from pesky garden pests that ruin crops and spread diseases. While chemical control methods are the go-to option these days, experts agree that natural ...

A Kobe University study shows that small aquatic beetles survive catfish attacks by resisting ingestion inside the catfish's mouth and being spat out alive. This research contributes to a deeper ...