Fungi-eating orchids were found for the first time to offer their flowers to fungi-eating fruit flies in exchange for pollination, which is the first evidence for nursery pollination in orchids. This ...

Which fruit fly trap is best? Even the most meticulous homeowner will see the occasional fruit fly. An adult female can lay hundreds of eggs at a time, meaning an infestation can happen before you ...

A research group found that in female fruit flies, microorganisms enhance reproductive function, boosting the number of cells that form eggs and the number of mature eggs. This is done by controlling ...

For many of us, when we think of microbiomes, our first thoughts are probably about the beneficial microorganisms that live in our guts. But now, researchers from Japan and US have discovered how the ...

They seemingly sneak in overnight and invade your kitchen. Teeny, tiny pests that dart around the apples and bananas as you swat them away out of frustration and confusion. Fruit flies can be a ...

Researchers from The Universities of Manchester and Birmingham have identified the exact nerve cells in the brain that drive important behavioral changes in female fruit flies after they mate. The ...

To make a vinegar-and-soap fruit fly trap, mix a few ounces of apple cider vinegar with a few drops of dish soap in a small ...

Simple hack may prevent infestation in kitchens after grocery runs.

Osaka, Japan – For many of us, when we think of microbiomes, our first thoughts are probably about the beneficial microorganisms that live in our guts. But now, researchers from Japan and US have ...