Predatory insects can substantially reduce the populations of pests. Growers can employ measures to increase their presence as natural controls, or sometimes to introduce them intentionally as ...

The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that’s killed millions of trees across the United States, was found in several ...

Denver has detected the invasive emerald ash borer, urging residents to identify and act on ash tree infestations.

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Carpenter recommends lemongrass as a safe active ingredient in mosquito sprays, and this is a popular choice that fits that ...

The bugs have been spreading in a popular tourist area. Experts issue warning as dangerous wasp-like insects spread in US — ...

Learn how to get rid of scale insects on plants with safe, effective methods for both indoor and outdoor plants. Discover ...

These discrepancies can also explain how we smell insects. Some people might have odor receptors that allow them to pick up a smell emitted by an insect, while “one person simply may not have a ...

In the Thuringian Forest or the Harz Mountains, dead spruce trees (Picea abies) dot the landscape like skeletons. Many have ...

Unfortunately, no-see-ums are very likely to bite if you’re nearby, which can cause a burning sensation, as well as different reactions in humans, such as small, red welts at the bite site to allergic ...

It may seem like a scene from "North by Northwest," but the crop dusters flying low over Ohio trees are treating for an ...

Wild Things columnist Eric Brown is buzzing with enthusiasm about the varied insects to be found during a record sunny spring and the benefits ...