"It can spread quickly from one field to another if left unmanaged." Officials discover worrisome effects of 'rapid' increase ...

Insects also pollinate plants and serve as food sources for other animals, such as bats. If these insects vanish, the ecosystem could face unforeseen adverse effects.

A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

The Insect Eavesdropper detects pests through sound, turning vibrations from insects eating crops into electrical signals. Bick and her colleagues' findings aren't published yet, ...

Snow and cold temperatures rarely kill plants native to Ohio. Most insects survive cold winters by producing an antifreeze-like chemical or entering diapause. Recently, we visited with thousands ...

Insects also pollinate plants and serve as food sources for other animals, such as bats. If these insects vanish, the ecosystem could face unforeseen adverse effects.