Behavior & Pest Control
Why insects do what they do, from courtship and communication to foraging and defense, plus practical, evidence-based ways to manage the ones that become pests.
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Behavior & Pest ControlRead article →How Temperature Affects Insect Activity Levels in Every SeasonHow temperature affects insect activity levels comes down to one basic fact: insects are ectotherms, so their body temperature tracks the air around them.
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Behavior & Pest ControlRead article →Understanding Ant Foraging Behavior: Trails, Recruits, MemoryUnderstanding ant foraging behavior starts with a simple problem: a colony of Formicidae has to turn scattered, unpredictable food into a steady supply for.
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Behavior & Pest ControlRead article →The Importance of Territorial Behavior in InsectsThe importance of territorial behavior in insects comes down to three things: food, mates, and safety.
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Behavior & Pest ControlRead article →Exploring the Courtship Behaviors of Fireflies: Flash SignalsExploring the Courtship Behaviors of Fireflies means starting with a single organ: the lantern, a light-producing structure on the underside of the abdomen.
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Behavior & Pest ControlRead article →DIY Pest Control: Diatomaceous Earth and Sealed Entry PointsDIY pest control works best when you match the method to the pest instead of spraying whatever is under the sink.
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Behavior & Pest ControlRead article →The Evolution of Parental Care in Insect SpeciesThe evolution of parental care in insect species runs from total neglect, most insects lay eggs and leave, to elaborate biparental partnerships that rival.
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Behavior & Pest ControlRead article →The Fascinating Grooming Behaviors of Social WaspsThe fascinating grooming behaviors of social wasps go far beyond simple cleaning.