Author

Nour Holt

On the biology editorial team at Biology Insights, Nour Holt is a staff writer covering insect life. Living in Albany, New York, she conducted university laboratory research on ant colonies before turning to science journalism, with a focus on social insects.

How Does Wasp Venom Work? A Biological Breakdown Bugs
Why Do Wasps Suddenly Abandon Their Nests?Bugs
What Are Silkworms and How Do They Make Silk?Bugs
Can Asian Giant Hornets Kill You? Here’s What to Know Safety
What Do Silkworms Eat? Their Diet and Silk Quality Bugs
What Does It Mean When Ants Crawl on You?Bugs
Are Wasps Carnivores? The Truth About Their Diet Bugs
Do Wasps Release Pheromones When Killed?Bugs
Are Green Ants Dangerous & What Happens When They Bite?Bugs
Orchid Mantis: A Captivating Insect of Deceptive Beauty Bugs
Orchid Mantis Facts: A Flower-Mimicking Predator Bugs
Why Do Wasps Chase You and What Should You Do About It?Bugs
The Mulberry Silkworm: From Egg to Silk Production Bugs
Ant Pheromones: What They Are and How They Work Bugs
What Eats Fire Ants? Their Natural Predators and Enemies Bugs
What Happens If You Get Bitten by a Fire Ant?Safety
Do Termites Live in the Desert?Bugs
Do Yellow Jackets Eat Meat? Their Diet Explained Bugs
Why Are They Called Cow Killer Ants?Bugs
What Do Ants Eat in the UK? From Gardens to Kitchens Bugs
What Happens When a Fire Ant Bites You?Safety
Do Millipedes Eat Ants? Explaining Their Diet Bugs
Do Ants Like Humidity? How They Regulate Moisture Bugs
Does Cinnamon Repel Bees? The Scientific Verdict Botany
How to Lure a Queen Ant Out of Its Nest Bugs
What Is the Most Dangerous Ant in the World?Bugs
How Was the Argentine Ant Introduced Worldwide?Bugs
How Long Do Flying Termites Live?Bugs
Can Red Ants and Black Ants Live Together?Bugs
Do Hornets Poop? The Science of Insect Waste Bugs