A team of biologists, neurologists and chemists at Indiana University has discovered why the velvet ant's sting is so painful ...

Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide widely used in agriculture and household pest control. It effectively ...

Rodents, wasps and ants are among the pests plaguing Leeds hospitals, new figures have revealed. Data obtained by the YEP showed that there have been more than 1,000 call-outs to sites run by Leeds ...

A velvet ant bite like “hot oil from the deep fryer” delivers an array of peptides that inflicts pain on insects and mammals alike.

A velvet ant sting is like “hot oil spilling over your hand” – now, scientists have identified molecules in its venom that ...

Ayrshire's health board has spent more than £170,000 since 2019 on pest control - including dealing with ants, maggots and a mouse in hospitals.

Today, pest control threatens more modern homes and businesses from increased urbanization that creates environments for ...

A Derbyshire council is set to permanently scrap its pest control service because it cannot afford to continue running it ...

Insects make up about forty per cent of living species, and we tend to kill them without pause. New research explores the ...

To protect your home and loved ones from pests, it is essential to understand what common household pests are, their prevention methods, and the steps for effective elimination.

Pest infestations can disrupt both homes and businesses, causing significant financial, structural, and reputational damage.

SNP ministers have been urged to improve the NHS estate in Scotland after it emerged £4.3 million has been spent on pest control over the past six years.