Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dragonflies, just like bees and butterflies, face threats that humans can help prevent. Christopher Halsch Insects are all around ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

As temperatures drop, there's an urgent call from ecologists to help some of nature's smallest and most vulnerable creatures make it through winter. Experts from Arbtech are urging households to take ...

Companion planting means growing different plants close together so they can help each other. Some plants help keep bugs away. Others improve soil health, and many attract beneficial insects, such as ...

Ladybugs are a cheery sight; there's something about these easily recognizable red insects with black spots that lightens the heart and brings out a childlike glee in even the most hardened soul.

Scientists aim to develop a method for using nanotechnology to deliver specific chemicals into pests based on their unique DNA, without harming helpful insects. (Nanowerk News) A bane of farmers’ ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Insects are all around us – an ant on the sidewalk, a bee buzzing by, a butterfly floating on the breeze – and they shape the world we experience. They pollinate flowering plants, ...