Many people rinse fruits like apples or berries, but skip bananas, assuming the peel protects the fruit, but unwashed peels ...

Caribbean fruit flies have been detected around Montebello, prompting California’s first quarantine for the species in 40 ...

Health inspectors shut down a sandwich spot, two pizzerias and other local eateries for food safety violations.

The Public News Service Tuesday afternoon update. I'm Mike Clifford. One person died and two are missing in Western Alaska ...

To make a vinegar and soap fruit fly trap, put a few ounces of apple cider vinegar mixed with a few drops of dish soap in a ...

Besides keeping trash and recycling bins away from the house, you should also clean them regularly. Flies are attracted to ...

See the eight restaurants, stores, hotels or other businesses that failed recent health inspections in and around Wichita.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Perhaps this has happened to you: You notice some little flies hanging out in the kitchen, maybe near a ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

The tiny fruit fly could have a mighty impact on identifying optimal treatments for people with alcohol use disorder. A new study confirmed that using fruit flies may help scientists understand the ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Fruit Fly - photo courtesy of Nuiinii on Shutterstock Efforts to contain an insect species that’s ...

State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants, schools and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including offenses related to rodents, ...