When it's time to pull out the sweaters and scarfs for winter, you may uncover a nasty surprise. The wool sweaters you tucked into the back of the closet months ago now have little moth holes chewed ...

Marie Inger Dam is a co-inventor on several patent applications relating to pheromone production. A single “sexy” gene could help us combat one of the world’s most destructive fruit pests. By deleting ...

A sight to see late in the summer is a hummingbird moth. Sometimes, they’re also called hawk moths or sphinx moths. Whatever you call them, they are fun to observe. The various names all come from the ...

Clothes moths often enter the home through fabric or food brought in from outside. Irregular holes in clothes or furniture indicate moth activity. Clothes made from natural fibers should be kept in ...

Yes, this is a hornworm. And yes, it looks a lot like a tomato worm or a tobacco worm. And lucky for this hornworm, it doesn’t feast on tomato leaves. It eats the leaves of several native plants, ...

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic. In 2017, European researchers discovered a potential solution. The larvae ...

Moths are an important part of the food web and serve as pollinators. Creating moth-friendly habitats involves planting pale-colored, native plants and providing shelter. Resources like the Xerces ...

It is not at all uncommon for me to see some fairly interesting things on my regular morning walk down to my Thinking Chair. I do my best to remember to scan my surroundings as I mosey along, but I ...

The name clearwing comes from the fact that there are sections of the moth’s wing that are transparent, like a dragonfly. The hummingbird part comes from the moth’s flight among flowers. / PHOTO BY ...

A study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases examined the role of cannabinoids in combating fungal infections. The study found that cannabidiol (CBD) and other phytocannabinoids can decrease ...

Pictured are plants that have been damaged by the box tree moth as well as webbing that is typical of a box tree moth infestation. There have been recent reports that a box tree moth has been found in ...