The cellulolytic bacterial count varied from insect to insect. Bacterial count with CMCase activity in the hindgut of H. parallela was 1.14±0.13 x10 8 (Huang et al. 2012) whereas population density of ...

Detection of insect pests in the agricultural field, which is useful in achieving smart agriculture, has attracted considerable attention. In particular, automatically monitoring the number of crop ...

Insect farming is arguably much more efficient than cattle production. One hundred pounds (45 kilograms) of feed produces 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) of beef, while the same amount of feed yields 45 ...

Last year's report highlighted drought, insect pests, and tree diseases as the primary threats to Oregon's forests. The report is available online for public access.

In a study published in the scientific journal Nature, researchers found the bogong moths use the starry sky as a guide to the caves in the Australian Alps.

CLEVELAND — Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know to keep the bites at bay. To find the best bug sprays ...

Recommendations: remove with tweezers, taking care not to twist or squeeze the insect’s body. Disinfect and monitor for fever or rash in the following days. 4. Fleas ...

“How the insect produces laccaic acid has remained a source of mystery. For decades, scientists have unsuccessfully hunted for genes coding for its synthesis in the insect’s genome,” IISc said.

Researchers believe they now have the answer: stellar navigation. This would make the Bogong moth the first insect to use the stars for long-distance navigation as it makes its extended migratory ...

It is present not just in the insect’s haemolymph — comparable to blood — but also inside its egg cells. “The fungus enters the oocyte as it matures and is passed on to the next generation.

Insect pests are one of the main factors affecting agricultural product yield. Accurate recognition of insect pests facilitates timely preventive measures to avoid economic losses. However, the ...