Oregon introduced cinnabar moths to control invasive tansy ragwort, which proved effective for decades. This biological control effort significantly benefited Oregon agriculture by reducing weed ...

A moth introduced to control invasive prickly pear cactus in the Caribbean later threatened native plants. This biological control agent spread from Nevis to Florida after its 1957 release. Scientists ...

Satellite-derived maps of defoliation caused by European spongy moths—a devastating U.S. forest pest that consumes the leaves of a wide variety of trees—offer a promising solution for tracking where ...

If your plants are being attacked by a certain little insect commonly found in gardens, here is a way for old toilet paper tubes to come to the rescue.

Worthy of a Travis McGee story of Old Florida intrigue, the mothball incident stoked ire in the small town of St. Pete Beach.

Michigan's boxwoods are not alright. The hardy shrub and common landscaping plant have become maintenance nightmares for ...

Their toxic hairs can trigger painful rashes and breathing problems. As the oak processionary moth spreads, the German capital is scrambling to respond. Berlin is facing a surge of oak processionary ...

An unusually warm and dry winter across the plains likely reduced the moths' food supply. The lack of moths impacts birds and other animals that rely on them as a food source. Moths are also important ...

This year is shaping up to be a miller moth bust not seen in Colorado in decades. Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University emeritus professor in entomology and extension specialist, has lived in ...

People across the UK are being warned about a caterpillar that can 'send you to A&E'. The Oak Processionary Moth is a species whose adult form is harmless, but whose caterpillar stage is one of the ...

President Donald Trump’s birthday UFC fight night on the White House lawn will make use of a custom-built outdoor arena called “The Claw.” UFC President Dana White fears it could be the event’s ...

Nobody relishes the thought of moths wreaking havoc on their wardrobe, but a straightforward item can help keep these pests at bay. While cloves and lavender have long been touted as deterrents, it ...