Science and Discovery

Insect Behavior

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A glowing garlic clove repelling a swarm of fruit flies, symbolizing its potent effect on insect mating and egg-laying.
Cosmos & Space

Garlic Disrupts Insect Mating and Egg Laying, Yale Study Finds

In a Yale study, offering fruit fly purées of 43 common vegetables revealed that garlic completely stopped mating and egg-laying in the insects.

David Grossman·May 24, 2026