We’ve all watched caterpillars crawl, creating a ripple-effect with their multiple pairs of legs alternately making contact ...

The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that all sampled larvae were actually agave redworm moth caterpillars—not a mix of ...

A new set of "very rare" historic documents relating to the Catalpa rescue have been digitised by Fremantle Prison archivists. Donated by Jim Ryan, the great-grandson of the Catalpa's captain, George ...

An invasive earthworm that can rapidly destroy soil and plant life has now been detected in Colorado, state officials confirmed. Known as the Asian jumping worm — or “crazy worm” — the species spreads ...

Jumping worms, also known as "snake worms" or "crazy worms," are rapidly spreading across the country, and recently made it to the West. Reading time 3 minutes Agriculture officials are sounding the ...

A destructive "jumping worm" species is threatening gardens in Colorado and the West, state officials said, as they urged green thumbs to keep their eyes peeled for the invasive pests. Subscribe to ...

Person holding cabbage worms after picking them off a cabbage plant - Elena Shishkina/Shutterstock Although many of us are looking for ways to attract butterflies to the garden, some of the species we ...

A destructive, fast-moving invader is wriggling its way into yards across the US, and officials say Californians should be on the alert. Agriculture authorities are sounding the alarm over the Asian ...

With a wet spring so far in Ontario, worms are springing up on sidewalks and driveways across the province. This spring, gardeners are being asked to keep watch for what’s been called a “silent ...

For many, spring means warm weather, longer sunlight hours and the draw to organize your space. But it’s also when pests like fruit flies, mosquitoes and moths find their way into homes. While moths ...

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