You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

a dragonfly insect perched on a purple flower - I Am Happy Taking Photographs./Getty Images We ignore most insects that cross our path. We swat away flies, marvel at butterflies, and dash away from ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

While it isn’t an ideal scenario, it’s common to spot the occasional bug crawling around your home. Some, like ants, are easily identifiable. But then there are common house bugs you might be unsure ...

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 ...

Thomas Say was perhaps the greatest entomological tour de force America has known. Born in Philadelphia in 1787, Say ...

Set traps with vinegar and dish soap to catch gnats and make sure to keep your drains clean, dispose of overripe fruit, and ...

Galls are strange plant growths caused by insects and other organisms. Here's how to spot them on goldenrods and oaks this ...

"While flies are a common household pest associated with summer, flies are the most common pest of autumn," say the cleaning ...

Fruits and vegetables are often sprayed with fungicides to keep mold at bay. However, new research suggests one of these chemicals could be quietly harming insects that are critical to healthy ...

Researchers report Cretaceous insects trapped in amber from Ecuador’s Napo region, revealing a 112-million-year-old humid ...

We ignore most insects that cross our path. We swat away flies, marvel at butterflies, and dash away from angry wasps. But one insect that has been around for about 300 million years is one of ...