Insects
Study finds insect-borne bacteria turning harmless reed leafhopper into major agricultural pest
A tiny insect is wreaking havoc on Europe’s sugar beet industry, not by biting plants, but by spreading bacteria that rob crops of their value.
Understanding Israel's summer pests: A closer look at what's bugging you
Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades
Not just a pesky nuisance: Insect oil could revolutionize animals’ wellness
Climate change: Hungry caterpillars and their poop raise carbon emissions
Caterpillars might not seem the likely source of further emissions, but looks can be deceiving.
Man discovers ladybug living inside his colon
The unusual finding led to a research written by Francis E. Dailey being published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
'Most damaging termites in the world' emerge from nests in Petah Tikva
The public was reminded that the termites are not dangerous to humans but that they can do substantive damage to property, and harm the environment, making it important to locate the nests.
'Super termites' set to emerge from Israeli soil in coming days
The termites themselves are yellow-brown, with a honey-brown head. One colony of these insects can reach millions of people and travel up to 100 meters from their nests.
Israeli scientists find way to detect weevil infestations with AI, Google
Red palm weevils are a notorious invasive species that are among the worst pests for palm trees. They are devastating in the damage they cause, spread very quickly and are difficult to detect.
Fireflies light up the night sky in Israel - scientific survey
As fireflies have been disappearing, it was important for scientists to conduct the survey and gain a better picture of their status in Israel, to better protect the species.
Fireflies use invisible 'musical armor' against bats, study suggests
Because the sounds are ultrasonic, they cannot be detected by either humans or fireflies themselves.
Meet the Israeli robot that 'hears' through a dead locust's ear - Watch
When the researchers clap once, the locust's ear hears the sound and the robot moves forward; when the researchers clap twice, the robot moves backward.
Israeli nursery sells plant seeds with fire ants
Fire ants are 1 millimeter long and orange-red in color and are considered one of the top 100 most dangerous invasive species.
Virginia residents warned following reappearance of poisonous caterpillar
The creature, known as the puss caterpillar, measures just under an inch and a half, including the fur-like venomous spines it has on its body.
