Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

Most people have done it. You see something small and wiggly on a plant, your brain says “bug = bad,” and your hand is ...

Summer is a time of year when we can enjoy the warmer weather, longer days and the beauty of nature. But the warmer weather can also bring an influx of creepy crawlies in and around a residence. Here ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity, with some species seeking shelter and food inside homes. Homeowners can prevent infestations by sealing cracks, maintaining cleanliness and ...

BOSTON (CBS) - Fungus diseases are common problems for dozens of tree species, both deciduous and conifers. Some trees have a natural resistance and seldom have any lasting effects from sporadic ...

Insect decline is being driven by losses among the locally more common species, according to a new study published in Nature. Led by researchers at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity ...

Spiders can be just one of the unwelcome guests you can find in your house over Autumn. (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) While we might not have resigned ourselves to the depths of winter just yet, ...

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