A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

Methylmercury is an extremely toxic compound, and unfortunately it's often present in the fish that we eat. Scientists are ...

For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don't just try to ...

Biosecurity New Zealand will continue its national fruit fly surveillance program, which operates a network of more than ...

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has today applauded the efforts of a south Auckland community, the horticulture industry and Biosecurity New ...

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has today applauded the efforts of a south Auckland community, the horticulture industry ...

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe have been lifted after no further ...

Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in 2022, around 608,000 people died from malaria, a ...

Throw away garbage and take out recycling frequently. Clean out the bottom of bins when liquid accumulates, wipe down ...

It's not just your bananas they're after. Here's why fruit flies are hanging out in your home, and how to keep them at bay.

Spring is not a welcome season for me. I wanted to find a better way, so I bought one of these units. Then I bought another, ...