Researchers studied the fungus and spiders and published a paper in the journal Fungal Systematics and Evolution (PDF link). The study was led by Harry Evans, a specialist in botany, plant ...

It causes a fluffy white fungus to accumulate on their bodies and has a range of 'zombie-like' effects as it takes over its host. The 'zombie' label comes from how the fungus hijacks the spider's ...

A fungus named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is warping the bodies and even minds of spiders in Ireland. Researchers found that many Metellina merianae spiders across Ireland have become ...

I often receive calls from concerned individuals about gray, fuzzy growths appearing on plants that seem to be causing harm.

The cave-dwelling spiders found scurrying around the White Father Caves, which lie beneath Cavan and Fermanagh, were found to be infected with a form of fungus dubbed Gibellula attenboroughii ...

A newly discovered fungus that waas found infecting spiders in a cave in Northern Ireland has been named in honour of Sir David Attenboroug. The parasitic fungus was found during filming of the ...

According to cleaning experts, one way to reduce the change of the issue arising is to buy some house plants for the room. Not only will they make the room look prettier, but it also has a great b ...

“To lower the air’s humidity and reduce the chance of mould, some house plants have purifying properties that can help with this as well as adding an attractive design element. "English ...

Even the easiest houseplants need occasional maintenance. One such plant is jade (Crassula ovata), which comes in many shapes and sizes and is known for being an easy-to-grow houseplant. Successfully ...

A person using pruner to trim a jade plant - JulieK2/Shutterstock ...