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Disease-carrying pests cost the world billions.

A new approach to tackling the spotted-wing drosophila involves manipulating the behavior of these insects.

Chimney bees successfully augment declining honeybee pollination.

Electricity makes fire ants release pheromone that attracts natural predators.

An ARS entomologist is utilizing fire ants as biocontrol to help save sugarcane fields from the sugarcane borer.

Venom found in nestmates’ digestive systems could be key ingredient.

ARS researchers use biocontrol methods to manage fire ant populations.

Diversity allows desert bees to thrive in hot arid environments

ARS scientists are studying declining populations of the lady beetle.

ARS researchers are studying how Mormon crickets can be controlled to protect agriculture and natural resources.

Study reveals that invasive pest is attracted to vibration

ARS researchers use coconut to create longest-lasting natural insect repellent.

ARS scientists are working to reduce the toll fire ants have been taking.

Genes in the European corn borer moth can help them survive variable climate conditions.

ARS researchers are looking at ways to control the crop-feasting bagrada bug.

ARS researchers have created an artificial diet to raise the beneficial pink spotted lady beetle.

ARS has developed several novel attractants capable of luring in bloodsucking insects--a serious problem in agriculture.