Methylmercury is an extremely toxic compound, and unfortunately it's often present in the fish that we eat. Scientists are ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

Throw away garbage and take out recycling frequently. Clean out the bottom of bins when liquid accumulates, wipe down ...

It's not just your bananas they're after. Here's why fruit flies are hanging out in your home, and how to keep them at bay.

Uncover the common mistakes people make when trying to eliminate fruit flies from their homes. Learn effective strategies to ...

Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution. Seth Rudman, an assistant professor in the School ...

Fly-tipping is a huge issue blighting our communities but it is also a huge drain on taxpayers’ money. The local clean-up bill runs into the hundreds of thousands each year - money that should be ...

They also have two wings (many insects have four). The common name that entomologists give fruit flies is "vinegar flies." That's because they're naturally attracted to fermented liquid ...

You might have to use a drain snake to dislodge it. Then soak the drain in vinegar to remove mildew surrounding the drain opening. For stubborn grime, use an old toothbrush with a bit of baking soda.

We put kitchen drain unblockers from popular brands including Cillit Bang, Domestos and Mr Muscle to the test on a U-bend blocked up tight with stubborn food residue and grease. We also tested the ...

Unlike house flies, they don't reproduce inside and don't pose much of a sanitation risk — they'll go back outdoors once it's warm, where they feed on earthworms. Nonetheless, no one likes an ...

The New Zealand Herald reports that while Neas didn’t pay costs for the return trip, she had originally paid Christchurch-based company Move My Pet $1106 ($1948 NZD) to have Mittens fly with her.