Cleaning, storage techniques, and natural products can help get rid of moths from the home. Moths are a type of winged insect that play an important role in pollination. Globally, there are around 160 ...

The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...

If you’ve noticed threadbare patches appearing on your carpets, or the odd, small-winged insect fluttering, you might be dealing with carpet moths. Similar to clothes moths that eat away at your wool ...

A MONG entomologists there are well known to be two very common moths the larvae of which are destructive to fabrics; namely, the case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella L.) and the webbing ...

It’s happened to the best of us. You’ve been patiently waiting out the year for sweater weather, and when you finally reach into your closet to grab your favorite cardigan, you discover that moths ...

Home baking is a great way to create delicious treats and mealtime staples, without the preservatives or price markups of commercial brands. It’s also just a lot of fun, whether you’re whipping up a ...

Black poplar leaves infected by fungi are especially susceptible to attack by gypsy moth caterpillars. A research team found that young larvae that fed on leaves covered with fungal spores grew faster ...

A caterpillar-looking bug hangs out on a stem, minding its own business. Suddenly, forceps emerge, moving towards the ...

Diamondback moth larvae are causing severe damage to some eastern Washington spring canola fields, an extension educator says. “Not everybody has it, but the few growers that have called in have it ...

Predicted increases in atmospheric CO₂ and global mean temperature may alter important plant-insect associations due to the direct effects of temperature on insect development and the indirect effects ...

What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Answer: Finding half a worm. Modern pesticides and strict inspection policies have made finding a codling moth larva, or worm, in an apple from a ...