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They’re plant-based and travel-friendly, manufacturers boast, a non-toxic, DEET-free alternative to chemical insect repellents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

While most people may be aware of nut allergies or the risk of shock from insect stings, other common foods can also pose a risk to some people.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

A 'win' occurred when one insect gained access to a flower at the expense of another, which experienced a 'loss' of feeding opportunities.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

"They get up into the mountains and into these caves, where they make this beautiful tiling pattern," said Western Sydney University insect researcher Eleanor Drinkwater.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Sky-blue wings splashed with yellow and white dots flapped slowly before the insect took off to flutter elsewhere.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

By coordinating insecticide applications with the beetles' reproductive cycles, researchers hope to disrupt larval development before the insects can inflict extensive damage on blueberry roots.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

"During a nature and climate emergency, with our insects in decline, we should be protecting our precious wildlife sites and need powerful companies to lead and make better decisions."

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Over the last year she has developed her own unique style, needle-felting cute animals and insects to cover moth holes, stains and other imperfections, winning her a huge following online.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

As ecologist Doug Tallamy has chronicled, over 90% of herbivorous insects specialize on one or a few native plant lineages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Humans also had a far easier time chewing and digesting old favourites such as fruits, nuts, insects and carrion if they were cooked.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari