Tag: Rhodnius prolixus

Argentine Researchers Develop Artificial Attractant for Kissing Bugs

By Ed Ricciuti Despite its name, the pop-eyed insect known as the “kissing bug” is anything but affectionate, at least when it comes to people. Its name is derived from […]

Entomology Today June 3, 2016 Leave a Comment

Bacteria Can Be Used for RNA Interference in Insects

Bacteria in the gut of disease-bearing insects — including the mosquito which carries the Zika virus — can be used as a Trojan horse to help control the insects’ population, […]