Dust mites are microscopic creatures that thrive in warm, humid environments. Because they eat dead skin cells and pet dander, they can find a comfortable habitat in your home's bedding, furniture, ...

The Demodex mite is a ubiquitous microscopic ectoparasite that colonises the pilosebaceous units on human skin, notably the eyelids, where it may contribute to conditions such as blepharitis and ...

One of the most common (and vexing) houseplant pests, these tiny mites can wreak havoc on your greenery. If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim ...

Recent findings that plants employ a drought-survival mechanism to also defend against nutrient-sucking pests could inform future crop breeding programs aimed at achieving better broadscale pest ...

The City of Denver delivered quite a scare to cannabis users on Halloween, spider webs and all. According to an October 31 announcement by the Department of Public Health & Environment, health ...