Because the beetle’s spray contains chemicals called benzoquinones, the prevailing hypothesis was that these beetles may use hydroquinones—the building blocks of the beetle’s shell—to ...

With its shiny, black and fiery body and orange-tipped antennae, the American burying beetle is a vibrant beauty of the bug world. The insect's occupation, though, is a little less glamorous. After ...

Place black light traps in a few areas. Spray insecticide around your home. Seal gaps or openings around windows and doors. Plant mums in your outdoor flower garden. No, lady beetles do not turn ...

With an audible pop, these beetles spray a concoction of boiling, irritating chemicals at predators that get too close. The beetles have plenty of ammo and can rapidly fire their chemicals over and ...

warning that the Black Borer Beetle (Rhinoceros Beetle) poses a big threat to crops during the current season. During the inspection, the team emphasised that immediate preventive action is ...