Tag Archives: Insects

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

Australia’s favourite time of year is upon us; warm weather, quick dips in the pool, and long balmy evenings spent enjoying the outdoors with family and friends. However, with every summer social event comes one very uninvited guest – the pesky mosquito. Household favourites, Thermacell, Waxworks, Bite Shield and Gecko have a range of products… Read More »

Scientists Warn: Insects With Capacity to Perform Genetic Engineering in the Environment Could Be Easily Weaponized

Genetic engineering (GE) is being used in myriad ways these days, despite the fact we know very little about the long-term ramifications of such meddling in the natural order. For example, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, is now planning to use insects to deliver GE… Read More »