Explore the fascinating world of insects and their impact on human health, agriculture, ecosystems and everyday life. Our articles feature insights on topics ranging from mosquitoes and pollinators to pest management, beekeeping and emerging trends in entomology. Whether you’re considering a graduate degree, advancing your career or simply curious about insect science, you’ll find expert perspectives, practical knowledge and the latest discoveries shaping the field.
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Agricultural Entomologist Career Guide: How to Get Started
If you enjoyed the salad you had for lunch, the cheat day burger you let slide or the Thanksgiving dinner you shared with family last year, you can thank the farmers and hired hands that work hard to keep us fed. But there’s another group working tirelessly to create — and destroy — food supplies. …
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What Are Social Insects? Lessons From Ants, Bees and Termites
Contrary to popular belief, not all insects are solitary creatures. In fact, some of them are quite social. An ant finds a dropped cracker and returns with reinforcements. A honey bee comes home and performs a dance containing directions. (Seriously, it’s a thing.) Thousands of termites construct enormous nests without anyone handing out blueprints. So,…
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Dengue Fever in Florida: How One Mosquito Can Start an Outbreak
Living in Florida, I’m all too familiar with mosquitoes. They’re practically an unofficial state mascot. But lately, I’ve been paying a lot more attention to them. In 2026, Hillsborough County became the center of Florida’s largest dengue fever outbreak in decades. For me, the outbreak hit especially close to home when a neighbor told me…
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7 Creepy Insects That Prove Nature Invented Horror
Zombies. Mind control. Creatures that burst out of other creatures. Horror writers have spent centuries dreaming up increasingly disturbing ways to keep us awake at night. Meanwhile, insects have been casually doing all of the above in forests, gardens and possibly somewhere uncomfortably close to your house. From wasps that walk cockroaches to their doom…
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5 Beneficial Spiders That Protect Your Home and Garden
Spiders get a bad rap. Horror movies depict them as monsters. Memes instruct anyone who’s seen a spider to “kill it with fire.” And urban legends warn of spider-infested cacti. But look past the extra eyes and legs and you’ll see beneficial arachnids that keep your plants healthy, reduce the need for pesticides, balance ecosystems…
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How to Stay Safe From Tick Bites: A Prevention Guide
Ticks are tiny. The problems they cause? Not so much. These tiny arachnids — about the size of an apple seed — spread more vector-borne diseases than almost any other insect. Lyme disease alone is diagnosed and treated in roughly 476,000 Americans each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And recently, emergency room…
