Durham mosquito repellent company raises $8 million
Murphy’s Naturals is expanding its retail footprint to include REI and Walmart.
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First vaccine for insects could mean more protection for bee hives
Beekeepers could soon have a new option for protecting hives from a devastating disease: the first vaccine for insects.
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Climate change conundrum: Ants aren’t adjusting behaviors as temperatures rise
Researchers at North Carolina State University found that ants did not adjust their behavior in response to warming temperatures and persisted in sub-optimal microhabitats even when optimal ones were present. The finding suggests ants may not be able to adjust their behavior in response to warming ecosystems.
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Study: Massive insect decline could have ‘catastrophic’ impact on environment
Insect populations are declining precipitously worldwide due to pesticide use and other factors, with a potentially “catastrophic” effect on the planet, a study has warned.
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