Edible insects are generally cheap to feed and raise and take up very little space, making them a more environmentally-friendly alternative to other protein sources such as beef, chicken, and even ...

If you've spotted a certain carnivorous fly by your hummingbird feeders, it may be time to take action before they attack a tiny feathered friend.

Birds can bring a lot of joy to your garden, but they are also a beneficial garden defense system. Find out how to lure these ...

It’s pretty rare, but just like us mammals, some flies actually give live birth. One of them is a parasitic fly species Ormia ochracea ( O. ochracea ). A new study published this week in the Annals of ...

"Crickets and Worms"Crickets and Worms For Sale, a live insect farm in Tennessee, launches its“Feed Smart” initiative-an educational resource to help reptile and bird owners choose the right ...

Consider replacing the feeder with a special "insect-proof" model that is designed to allow hummingbirds to feast, but not insects.

As nature's bug control, birds are a natural companion to any yard. Make your yard more inviting to birds with a few well-placed feeders filled with the right seeds.

At first glance, this giant winged insect recently spotted in Texas might look and behave like a hummingbird, but it's actually a moth. All around the Lone Star State, hummingbird moths are ...

Live mealworms are very desirable at this time of year, when parents have little nestlings to feed. It takes between 6,000 and 9,000 insects to raise one brood of songbird babies!

If you're allergic to stings, it's probably best to not put out hummingbird feeders at all.

The top route to attracting more hummingbirds this spring and summer is to get your feeders filled with and hanging this weekend, after the next few nights of below-freezing temperatures but ...

Feeders full of a sugar-based solution may attract other wildlife and insects, including bees, ants and wasps.