Insects

Overcoming Katsaridaphobia: How to Conquer Your Fear of Cockroaches

Cockroaches are not exactly the kind of creatures you would take out for a walk in the same way you do with a dog. Most people are scared of cockroaches, even though these insects cannot bite us in the same…

April 30, 2024 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes? Here are a Few Powerful Ways

Mosquitoes are small insects that can be a nuisance in many areas of the world. They not only cause itching and irritation with their bites but can also carry diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus. Therefore, it…

March 24, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

How to Stay Safe From Mosquitoes

If you’re like most people, surely you’re not a fan of donating blood to mosquitoes. Those little flying vampires won’t hesitate to chow down on you as soon as they get the chance, and they don’t even care if you’re…

May 23, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

The Tick Bite Prevention That You Need To Know Before Summer

Tick bites can be dangerous to your health. They can spread Lyme disease, a potentially life-threatening infection that causes fever, fatigue, headache and a rash. Tick Season is here, and while you may think it’s impossible to prevent tick bites,…

May 13, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

How Insects Grown in the Lab Can Help the Planet

Meat grown in the lab might not represent your favorite meal, but you know what they say that life is full of surprises. A new study has found that by relying more on such diets, the environment would have some…

April 27, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Scientists Explain Why Ants Have Super Strong Teeth

Ants are privileged creatures for several reasons. Nature has given them incredible gifts, and one of them is their super-strong teeth. Ants are able to easily pierce through hefty leaves, which is amazing for insects of their size. In relation…

September 6, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Insect Population Declines Also Occur Due to LED Streetlights

Declines of insect populations around the world can be caused by plenty of factors. One of them is represented by LED streetlights (diodes that emit white-light), according to a new study from Southern England. Streetlights in general also contribute to…

August 26, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Entomologists Reveal 5 Ways to Get Rid of Ticks

The spread of ticks is as real as it can be, and although you might be tempted to say that the little parasitic insects are harmless, we must not forget that they are able to spread Lyme disease. Once left…

July 17, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

New Proof That Life On Mars Is Real Revealed, But NASA Denies It

A discovery just popped up from a bunch of photos that are showing that life on Mars does exist. The pictures are revealing pieces of arthropod body, including legs, wings, or antennae in the area where the images were shot.…

November 24, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Deadly Fungus Turns Insects Into “Zombies,” Causing Their Extremities And Genitals To Fall Off

A bizarre phenomenon has arisen in the world of the insects. A destructive fungus started to attack flying insects causing their death. The insects in question are the cicadas and the fungus affects them by disintegrating their internal body parts…

July 2, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

New Source for Antibiotics to Fight Superbugs, Found in The Microbes of Insects

Antibiotics represented the most significant discovery in medicine, tackling many bacteria- and fungi-induced diseases, such as tuberculosis, among many others. But the primary source for the production of such medications, soil bacteria, is almost tapped out now. Also, we’re facing…

February 4, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0