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The oriental hornet, otherwise known as bagħal taż-żunżan, has been invading various places in the Maltese islands since its arrival.

Apiculturists want action to control the growing size of Malta’s oriental hornet population that is threatening the honey-making industry and posing a risk to people

You are probably wondering why there are flies all over the place at the end of November, a month when they are normally in short supply. But according to a pe

The population of oriental hornets is on the rise in Malta, with a pest control expert raising the alarm about what he describes as “the most dangerous te

Though Malta hasn’t seen the mosquito yet, pest researcher Arnold Sciberras revealed that it is estimated to arrive on our shores

Local activists claimed that the new initiative aimed at humanely reducing pigeon numbers without resorting to cruel methods might result in a dramatic reduction in the species.

A new project aimed at humanely controlling pigeon populations without having to resort to archaic and cruel means could see a drastic drop in the birds commonl

Two new species of cockroach new to science and that can only be found in Malta have been discovered by a local naturalist, according to a newly-published study

Fewer mosquitoes and cockroaches spotted this summer may come as welcome news to the public but it is a clear sign of ‘ecological disaster’, accordi

After successfully reconstructing what has been dubbed ‘the Maltese dodo’, Arnold Sciberras raises awareness about a lesser known species, the fligh