Think spiders are silent? Think again. One species is so loud it can be heard by humans several metres away. Discover the ...

Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK. Charlie Taylor speaks ...

For many people, the idea of eating insects sounds unpleasant. Bugs are often associated with dirt or something strange and ...

Entomologist Justin Schmidt got stung by 100 species to create a definitive pain index for insect bites. How painful are ...

The Plant Base is the go to B2B news platform for the plant-based food and beverage industry. Refreshment is your ultimate resource for staying informed and up-to-date on the water cooler, vending, ...

Maggots attack sound wood and do considerable damage to pit-props ...

Insects play a crucial role in food production and the spread of disease, as well as being keystone species in many ecosystems. What does a warmer world mean for them? Climate Question hosts Graihagh ...

In recent days, people in the Birmingham area have spotted a scary-looking bug they might not be familiar with. Spotted in east Birmingham, at least in Roebuck and Crestwood South, they have big, ...

A quiet walk in a forest can change how you feel within minutes. Birdsong, rustling leaves, and distant insect calls create a natural rhythm that calms the mind. Many people notice this shift but do ...

Mounting evidence points to widespread declines in insect abundance and diversity across European terrestrial ecosystems, highlighting an urgent need for effective large-scale monitoring methods.

Insects are easy to underestimate. They are small, everywhere, and people swat them as if they were the most insignificant creatures. But the truth is that insects are more fascinating than they are ...