Diaprepes Root Weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus) crawling on Yaupon Holly leaves in Houston, TX. Weevils are a type of beetle identified by their round bodies and long snouts. These insects typically ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — 'Tis the season for creepy crawlies, coming out for spring and invading our homes. The Triad area has a fair share of unusual creatures, including some of the most concerning, like ...

Beans are awesome. They are packed with nutrients and are high in protein. They can grow in many different environments. They help replenish soil nitrogen levels. They are a vital crop for food ...

New research has found that two types of weevils, common yet invasive beetles in many parts of the world, have been using epigenetic changes to adapt and respond to different toxins in the plants they ...

In mid September I was walking on the CU campus when I noticed a teeming population of weevils on a small cluster of Canada thistles. Almost half of them were amplectic. Several hours later, when I ...

High up in the rainforests of the Philippines’ Mindanao Island, biologist Analyn Cabras spends her days handling tiny, iridescent insects with the delicacy of defusing a bomb. Jewel weevils can sense ...

A small beetle can cause big losses to bean crops. But a new study has narrowed down the genetic locations of several weevil resistance genes in the common bean. Beans are awesome. They are packed ...