The figures speak for themselves: insects pollinate 80% of flowering plants and are vital for 35% of the world's food production. And yet, they are still “undervalued and understudied ...

Bob Fischer is on the board of the Insect Welfare Research Society and the Arthropoda Foundation. All told, trillions of insects are farmed each year across the globe – more than all other ...

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an ...

Insects are disappearing due to agriculture -- and many other drivers, new research reveals New paper highlights 500+ interconnected drivers behind global insect decline Date: ...

The decline of insects in Northern Ireland is "worrying", a charity has warned. Buglife carries out a Bugs Matter "splat survey" every year, where people count the number of insects on a car ...

How to keep ants out of your house. Ants can find very small cracks and crevices to get into a home. The best ways to prevent them deciding to move in is by securing any food in the house.

Whether you live in a high-rise apartment in a busy city like Mumbai or a house in a quiet Tier-2 town, insects are a normal part of home life. It’s not always about how clean your home is ...

With huge wings and unusual looks, they are some of the biggest insects ever found. Here’s a look at six flying insects that prove size really can surprise you. Sign In. TOI. Go to TOI.

THERE’S no better feeling that lounging in your garden and soaking up the sun. However, pesky insects can often ruin this relaxing atmosphere, but don’t worry. A handy item can help to … ...

Swarming insects a nuisance at Osaka World Expo . While they pose no threat, dead midges can cause asthma and other allergic reactions if inhaled. PHOTO: EPA-EFE. UPDATED May 25, 2025, 04:06 PM.

Easily dismissed as a "hard sell" to squeamish consumers, Australia's insect industry wants to be the nation's next agricultural powerhouse. As it explores the use of insects in everything from ...