A recent review published in PLOS Pathogens discussed the current research on the role of molecular mechanisms in mediating immune priming in insects and regulating vector-borne disease transmission.

When fruit flies are infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, their sex lives—and ability to reproduce—change dramatically. Arizona State University scientist Timothy Karr decided to find out why. What ...

Anyone considering outdoor activities and jubilances during the summer were warned of the creepy-crawly insects that tended to fester and infect people with diseases. People were highly encouraged to ...

ATLANTA -- Diseases caused by insects are booming. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that illness spread by ticks, mosquitoes and fleas had tripled since 2004 ...

Adding a new weapon to the fight against insect-borne illnesses including Lyme disease and malaria, the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday approved a new chemical that both repels and kills ...

With our mild winters and long, hot, humid summers, it seems like we have more than our share of pests. As we move into the summer season, pest problems in our landscapes and gardens tend to increase.

Insects and diseases can cause problems in peaches, plums, nectarines and pecans. Homeowners who grow these fruit trees can more easily identify the problems and select the proper control methods if ...