pathogen-combating ants are typically already present—such as weaver ants in mango orchards. If the species already dwell there, this could increase their numbers and efficiency. The technique ...

Conversely, Jensen said farmers can simply leave sugar-water solutions, cat food, or chicken bones, among any number of kitchen scraps, in fruit orchards where beneficial, pathogen-combating ants are ...

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention.

aurea) appears to make its spider victims move to the underside of leaves, again with the plan of releasing spores more effectively. Zombie ant fungus forces its hosts to leave the nest for the ...

These spiders prefer arboreal habitats, dwelling in tree holes and emerging at night to hunt. Spiny Orb-weaver Spider. Image by HotHibiscus ... with bright red and black spots, the Ladybird Mimic ...