The Triatominae, or kissing bug, carries a parasite in its feces that can enter the body through the wound once a person ...

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. Start by selecting plants suited to the growing conditions. Match your plants to the light, soil and other ...

Insect and disease problems often come and go without causing a substantial amount of damage. Do not, however, raise your tolerance of weeds. Always address weed issues promptly. Vegetable gardens are ...

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.

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 ...

Today is the first day of June and is considered to be the first day of summer for some. Spring gardening is always the most enjoyable time of the year to garden. Everything is fresh, new and easy to ...

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 ...

A group of scientists this month published an article in a prominent medical journal urging the U.S. to classify Chagas disease - an unusual but potentially deadly disease caused by a parasite that ...

DAVIE (CBSMiami/AP) - A plant-hopping insect, about the size of a grain of rice, is the source of a deadly bacterial disease that is killing the state's iconic palm trees. Known as lethal bronzing, it ...

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. A holistic approach known as "Plant Health Care" starts with proper plant selection and care and ends with ...