Insects

Most of us avoid hornets and wasps, whose sting can be quite painful…and for some, even deadly. But there are actually some people who seek these venomous insects out, partly for the thrill but also for making some cash. Turns out there’s a niche pharmaceutical market for the bugs, that can help save lives.

Penalties are in for a company implicated in the deaths of bumblebees in Oregon earlier this year. The Oregon Department of Agriculture has issued civil…

A malodorous invasive bug has gone from a worry to a certifiable nuisance for some Northwest (or Western) farmers and gardeners. The name of this insect…