In an ideal world, Watson would have approached the treats cautiously, with a careful sniff and tentative lick. But, being a ...

Crawling insects often trigger unease, but many are harmless. Camel crickets, house centipedes, and lacewings are beneficial.

While plants often have mutually beneficial relationships with insects, a tuber in Fiji grows separate compartments for ...

In the case of both aphids and Japanese beetles, spraying with a broad-spectrum insecticide can do more harm than good. These ...

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

Sarah Bahr / Lawn Love Beneficial birds? If that seems like an oxymoron, you may be surprised to learn that there are plenty ...

The fading of insects from the world is not immediate. It is a slow and painful unraveling. Starting subtly, we will notice a ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

Insects exposed to low levels of chlorothalonil suffer major reproductive harm. Its continued use threatens pollination and ...

A viral video shows clouds of lovebugs swarming a man visiting Gyeyangsan mountain outside Seoul, South Korea. The clip has ...

A new study from Macquarie University reveals that the chemical chlorothalonil, which is used globally to prevent fungal ...

Protecting gardens from pests without harming beneficial insects requires great care Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation.