insect
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Mosquito repellent patches or stickers, often marketed to parents of young children, claim less mess and more convenience than cumbersome, sticky insect repellent sprays and lotions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
There is also a living willow tunnel and an insect and bee "hotel" and there are activity days and talks for children and adults.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
However, one insect stood out as an exception.
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
It was filled with nature notes, drawings of insect anatomy, and other such things.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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To identify the insects, the research team conducted fieldwork at six blueberry farms in North Carolina's Pender, Sampson, Bladen, and New Hanover counties.
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
“Given that the majority of terrestrial birds rely on insects as a primary food source for reproduction and survival, the persistence of insectivorous bird populations is inextricably linked to insect conservation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Similarly, the small birds in the rest areas began to learn that the automobiles and trucks that came roaring in brought with them a wonderful smorgasbord of insects caught and carried in their radiator grilles.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
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