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.

Biological control is emerging as a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides in agricultural ecosystems, with predatory insects playing a central role in suppressing pest populations. This ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — 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 ...

Scientists may have found a new weapon in their fight against an invasive insect species in an unexpected place: stink bugs. According to SciTechDaily, Penn State researchers were investigating the ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

Say goodbye to mealybugs on houseplants and in the garden for good Reviewed by Julie Thompson-Adolf Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel There are hundreds of insect species known collectively as mealybugs, ...