Tellus Articles

Disease-carrying pests cost the world billions.

A new approach to tackling the spotted-wing drosophila involves manipulating the behavior of these insects.

Electricity makes fire ants release pheromone that attracts natural predators.

ARS scientists are studying declining populations of the lady beetle.

The tiny samurai wasp may be a good biological control agent for reducing brown marmorated stink bugs.

Scientists are studying magnetic senses in leaf-cutter ants, a major pest for tropical and subtropical crops.

Microalgae could provide a strong, sustainably produced artificial diet for honey bees.

Have you ever wondered how long a mosquito needs to bite you to pass on a pathogen?

Methyl benzoate is equally effective as both a government-approved food additive and as a pesticide.

ARS researchers are investigating whether insects are involved in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

ARS scientists are always coming up with innovative ways to tackle problems that really bug farmers.

ARS researchers are providing pest management solutions for peach tree growers.

Scientists are using ultraviolet light to kill pests of strawberry and other fruit crops.