Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I noticed a small bald patch in my bedroom carpet near the dresser a few weeks ago. Then another under the bed. Then I spotted ...

Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) have demonstrated that larvae of the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella, are suitable as an alternative infection model for ...

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 ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- When a major South American pest infests potato tubers, the plant produces bigger spuds, reports a study by Cornell, University of Goettingen and National University of Colombia ...

Adult moths and eggs don’t damage the items; however, hatched eggs (or larvae) feed on animal-based fabrics like silk, wool, cashmere, and fur. They’re also partial to fabrics made from a blend of ...

At some point, many people experience the frustrating reality of moths in the home. Whether it's a gaping hole in a favorite sweater or a rush of flying insects as a pantry is opened, moths can be an ...

Clothes moths can destroy your favourite garments and, while many people rely on lavender or cloves as natural moth repellents, there's actually a much simpler moth prevention solution you can add to ...

You probably think a stray moth or a lone beetle is no big deal, but small lapses in how you store and rotate food can ...

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 ...